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Environmental Noise Feasibility Assessment Proposed Guelph Woods Development Guelph, ON Novus Reference No. 12-0292C DRAFT (v2.2) February 7, 2014

NOVUS PROJECT TEAM: Specialist: Marcus Li, B.Sc., B.Eng.Sc. Project Manager/ Specialist: Darron Chin-Quee, M.B.A., P.Eng., LEED ® AP, Principal

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Noise Assessment – Proposed Guelph Woods Development February 7, 2014

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Executive Summary

Novus Environmental Inc. (Novus) was retained by 5 Arthur Street Developments, 2278560 Ontario Inc. to complete an Environmental Noise Feasibility Assessment for their proposed Guelph Woods mixed use commercial and residential development, located in Guelph, Ontario. This report is an update to the Noise Feasibility Study completed in April 2013 by Novus. The update to the analysis is based on the Site Plan included in the Urban Design Master Plan, dated January 2014. Changes include redesign of residential towers, inclusion of new townhouse complexes and incorporation of additional outdoor amenity areas/terraces. In addition, this report has been updated to include the current MOE NPC-300 guidelines, which have replaced the MOE LU-131 guidelines used in the previous assessment, which were in effect at that time. Noise impacts were assessed for railway and roadway noise sources, with recommendations presented to meet MOE NPC-300 guidelines. This report outlines the recommended noise control features, based on the current site plan for the proposed development. Requirements for building shell sound isolation have not changed significantly but have been updated to conform to the current plans. The requirement for air conditioning (and associated warning clause) to facilitate closed windows as a means of noise control has been removed, and the provision for air conditioning (and associated warning clause) is currently required for the entire development. Following an update to the current NPC-300 assessment methods for amenity areas/terraces, the previous noise barrier have either a reduced height or been removed. An additional noise barrier is required for a new amenity area/terrace located adjacent to the Guelph Junction Rail line. The vibration control requirements have not changed from the prior report.


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Table of Contents

Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................. i

1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Nature of the Subject Lands ................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Nature of the Surroundings .................................................................................................... 2

2.0 TRANSPORTATION NOISE SOURCES .................................................................................. 2

3.0 TRANSPORTATION NOISE CRITERIA .................................................................................. 3

3.1 Surface Transportation Noise Criteria .................................................................................... 3 3.1.1 Ministry of the Environment Publication NPC-300 ................................................ 3 3.1.2 Canadian National / GO Transit Guidelines ............................................................ 6

4.0 TRAFFIC DATA AND FUTURE PROJECTIONS .................................................................... 7

4.1 Rail Traffic Data ..................................................................................................................... 7 4.2 Road Traffic Data ................................................................................................................... 8

5.0 PROJECTED SOUND LEVELS ................................................................................................. 9

6.0 FAÇADE RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................................... 10

6.1 In-Room Noise Assessment ................................................................................................. 10 6.1.1 Phase 5 Residential Tower Façade Recommendations ......................................... 10 6.1.2 Heritage Building Façade Requirements ............................................................... 11 6.1.3 Phase 1 Townhouse (East) Façade Requirements ................................................. 12

6.2 Rail Noise Façade Requirements ......................................................................................... 12 6.2.1 Phase 5 Residential Tower and Podium ................................................................ 13 6.2.2 Existing Heritage Building .................................................................................... 13 6.2.3 Phase 1 Residential Tower .................................................................................... 13 6.2.4 Phase 1 Townhouse (East) Complex ..................................................................... 13

6.3 Outdoor Living Area Impacts ............................................................................................... 13 6.3.1 Predicted OLA Impacts ......................................................................................... 14 6.3.2 Recommended OLA Mitigation ............................................................................ 14

7.0 Ventilation and Warning Clause Requirements ......................................................................... 15

7.1 Requirement for Central Air Conditioning .......................................................................... 15 7.2 Requirement for Forced Air Heating and Provisions for Air Conditioning ......................... 16 7.3 Outdoor Living Areas ........................................................................................................... 16 7.4 CN Railway / GO Metrolinx /GJR ....................................................................................... 16

8.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ..................................................................... 16

9.0 REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................... 18


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List of Figures

Figure 1: Site Plan Figure 2: Context Plan Figure 3: Façade Sound Levels – Railway Impacts Figure 4: Façade Sound Levels – Railway Impacts, 24-hrs Figure 5: Façade Sound Levels – Roadway Impacts Figure 6: Façade Sound Levels – Combined Roadway and Railway Impacts Figure 7: Recommended Outdoor Living Area Barrier Location and Heights Figure 8: Mitigated Outdoor Living Area Sound Levels – Combined Road and Rail

List of Tables

Table 1: MOE Publication NPC-300 Sound Level Criteria for Road and Rail Noise ................... 3 Table 2: MOE Publication NPC-300 Ventilation and Warning Clause Requirements .................. 4 Table 3: MOE Publication NPC-300 Building Component Requirements .................................... 5 Table 4: MOE Publication NPC-300 Rail Noise Façade Requirements ........................................ 5 Table 5: CN / GO Transit Sound Level Criteria for Rail Noise ..................................................... 6 Table 6: Summary of Rail Traffic Data Used in the Transportation Noise Analysis ..................... 7 Table 7: Summary of Road Traffic Data Used in the Transportation Noise Analysis ................... 8 Table 8: Summary of Worst-Case Predicted Façade Sound Levels – Road and Rail .................... 9 Table 9: Summary of Facade STC Requirements – Phase 5 ........................................................ 11 Table 10: Summary of Window STC Requirements – Heritage Building ..................................... 12 Table 11: Summary of Facade STC Requirements – Phase 1 Townhouse (East) Complex .......... 12 Table 12: Summary of Predicted Outdoor Amenity Space Sound Levels - Unmitigated .............. 14 Table 13: Summary of Predicted Outdoor Amenity Space Sound Levels -Mitigated ................... 15

List of Appendices

Appendix A: 3D Renderings Appendix B: Traffic Data and Analysis Appendix C: Typical Window Types and STC Ratings Appendix D: Required Warning Clauses


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1.0 INTRODUCTION Novus Environmental Inc. (Novus) was retained by 5 Arthur Street Developments, 2278560 Ontario Inc. to update the Environmental Noise Feasibility Assessment, previously completed by Novus, for their proposed Guelph Woods mixed use commercial and residential development. The proposed development is located at 5 Arthur Street in Guelph, Ontario. This assessment was completed based on the updated Site Plan included in the January 2014 Urban Design Master Plan (UDMP). An assessment of the railway and roadway noise impacts was completed with recommendations presented to meet the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Environmental Noise Guideline (NPC-300). The rail vibration impacts were previously assessed and provided in a separate report completed in March 20, 2013. The vibration study results were presented as critical set-back distances for mitigation requirements. As the results are generic, the Vibration report has not been updated at this time. 1.1 Nature of the Subject Lands The UDMP concept provides for the establishment of five (5) separate development phases where buildings would be constructed ranging in height from 4 to 14 storeys. The heritage buildings located at the site will be retained and incorporated into the UDMP concept. The proposed development will consist of the following:

Phase 1, 2 and 3 – Phase 1, 2 and 3 will be located south of the Guelph Junction Rail (GJR) line, and includes three (3) 12-storey residential towers, with 3-storey townhouse complexes located on the east and west ends of each Tower. A total of six (6) townhouse complexes are included. A podium level will connect all three (3) towers, with the potential uses including parking and amenity space. Terraces are anticipated on the rooftops of the towers, Townhouse complexes and the two (2) shared courtyards between the towers. Private balconies are also planned for the residential tower.

Phase 4 – A 14-storey residential tower + podium will be located on the south edge of the proposed development. The 5-storey podium level is expected to include retail space on the 1st floor, parking on the remaining 2nd to 5th floors, and residential units along the west façade of the 2nd to 5th floors. Residential units are proposed for all floors of the tower on all facades. Terraces are anticipated on the rooftop of the podium, along the perimeter of the 9th floor, and on the 2nd floor along the west edge of the building

Phase 5 – A 14-storey residential tower + podium is the only building located on the north end of the site between the Goderich Exeter Railway (GEXR) and the Guelph Junction Rail Line. The podium level is expected to include retail use on the first floor, parking on the remaining 2nd to 4th floors, with residential units on the south-east corner from the 2nd to 4th floors. Residential units are proposed for all floors of the tower on all facades. Residential units are located at the south-east corner of the podium level on the 2nd to 4th floors. Terraces are



located along the south edge of the podium, on the second floor, and on the rooftop of the podium.

The existing Historic Buildings have been retained and are located south of the Guelph Junction Line, adjacent to the Speed River. The current land use is not known for these buildings, but has the potential to be used as commercial and residential units.

A Site Plan is shown in Figure 1. A 3-D rendering of the proposed development is included in Appendix A. 1.2 Nature of the Surroundings The site is located at 5 Arthur Street in Guelph, Ontario. A context plan is shown in Figure 2.

To the north of the site lies railway lands which form part of the GEXR Guelph Subdivision, a segment of Arthur Street, Elizabeth Street, and existing low-density residential lands.

The GJR line runs east/west through the site, and divides the development into two (2) segments.

To the west of the development lies Wellington Street East/Woolwich Street, Macdonnell Street, existing commercial land, residential land and the Speed River.

To the south of the development lies Neeve Street, Cross Street, and existing high and low density residential land uses.

To the east lies Arthur Street S, and existing commercial and low-density residential land uses. The land uses surrounding the proposed development include Commercial to the west, and Residential to the north, east and south.

2.0 TRANSPORTATION NOISE SOURCES The following transportation sources have the potential to produce substantial noise levels at the development:

GEXR Guelph Subdivision rail corridor; GJR line separating the development; Wellington Street East/Woolwich St; Macdonnell Street; Arthur Street S; Elizabeth Street; Cross Street; and Neeve Street.

The level of noise from these sources has been predicted, and this information has been used to identify façade, ventilation and warning clause requirements.



3.0 TRANSPORTATION NOISE CRITERIA 3.1 Surface Transportation Noise Criteria

3.1.1 Ministry of the Environment Publication NPC-300

Noise Sensitive Developments Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Publication NPC-300 provides sound level criteria for noise sensitive developments. The applicable portions of NPC-300 are Part C – Land Use Planning and the associated definitions outlined in Part A – Background. Table 1 to Table 4 below summarize applicable surface transportation (road and rail) criteria limits. Location Specific Criteria Table 1 summarizes criteria in terms of energy equivalent sound exposure (Leq) levels for specific noise-sensitive locations. Both outdoor and indoor locations are identified, with the focus of outdoor areas being amenity spaces. Indoor criteria vary with sensitivity of the space. As a result, sleep areas have more stringent criteria than Living / Dining room space. Table 1: MOE Publication NPC-300 Sound Level Criteria for Road and Rail

Noise

Type of Space Time Period Energy Equivalent Sound Exposure

Level ‐ Leq (dBA) Assessment Location

Road Rail [1]

Outdoor Living Area (OLA) Daytime

(0700‐2300h) 55 55 Outdoors [2]

Living / Dining Room [3]

Daytime (0700‐2300h)

45 40 Indoors [4]

Night‐time (2300‐0700h)

45 40 Indoors [4]

Sleeping Quarters


45 40 Indoors [4]


40 35 Indoors [4]

Notes: 1) Whistle noise is excluded for OLA noise assessments, and included for Living / Dining Room and Sleeping

Quarter assessments. 2) Road and Rail noise impacts are to be combined for assessment of OLA impacts. 3) Residence area Dens, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Schools, Daycares are also included. During the night-

timeperiod, Schools and Daycares are excluded. 4) An assessment of indoor noise levels is required only if the criteria in Table 3 are exceeded.



Ventilation and Warning Clauses Table 2 summarizes requirements for ventilation where windows potentially would have to remain closed as a means of noise control. Despite implementation of ventilation measures where required, warning clauses advising future occupants of the potential exceedence of the Table 1 guideline limits are still required as some occupants may choose not to use the ventilation means provided, This also applies to the OLA where an excess of up to 5 dBA over the 55 dBA OLA limit is often acceptable to many, particularly in the context of an urban environment. Table 2: MOE Publication NPC-300 Ventilation and Warning Clause

Requirements

Assessment Location Time Period Energy Equivalent Sound Exposure Level ‐ Leq (dBA)

Ventilation and Warning Claus Requirements [2]

Road Rail [1]

Outdoor Living Area Daytime

(0700‐2300h) 56 to 60 incl. Type A Warning Clause

Plane of

Window


≤ 55 None

56 to 65 incl. Forced Air Heating with provision to

add air conditioning + Type C Warning Clause

> 65 Central Air Conditioning + Type D Warning Clause


51 to 60 incl. Forced Air Heating with provision to

add air conditioning + Type C Warning Clause

> 60 Central Air Conditioning + Type D Warning Clause

Notes: 1) Whistle noise is excluded. 2) Road and Rail noise is combined for determining Ventilation and Warning Clause requirements.

Building Shell Requirements Table 3 provides Leq thresholds which if exceeded, require the building shell and components (i.e., wall, windows) to be designed and selected accordingly to ensure that the Table 1 indoor location criteria are met.



Table 3: MOE Publication NPC-300 Building Component Requirements

Assessment Location

Time Period

Energy Equivalent Sound Exposure Level ‐ Leq (dBA)) Component Requirements Road Rail [1]

Plane of

Window


> 65 > 60 Designed/ Selected to Meet Indoor

Requirements [2] Night‐time (2300‐0700h)

> 60 > 55

Notes: 1) Including whistle noise. 2) Building component requirements are assessed separately for Road and Railway noise. The resultant sound

isolation parameter is required to be combined to determine and overall acoustic parameter. In addition to the building component criteria outlined in Table 3, NPC-300 also includes a façade construction requirement for Rail Noise only, outlined in Table 4. The façade construction requirements are necessary only if the development is located in the first row of dwellings. Table 4: MOE Publication NPC-300 Rail Noise Façade Requirements

Assessment Location

Distance to Railway

Leq – 24hr [1] {2}

(dBA) Noise Control Requirement

Plane of Bedroom Window

Less than 100 m < 60 No additional requirement

> 60 Brick Veneer or Acoustic Equivalent Required

Greater than 100 m

< 60 No additional requirement

> 60 No additional requirement

Notes: [1] 1) Assessed for developments located within the first row of dwellings. 2) Including whistle noise.

In summary, Roadway noise impacts were predicted at the plane-of-window for the proposed development. Providing the plane-of-window sound levels exceed the daytime and night-time sound levels indicated in Table 3, consideration of building façade construction and components is required to meet the indoor sound level criteria outlined in Table 1. In addition, the ventilation requirements and warning clauses as outlined in Table 2, have to be considered with specific requirements determined by the plane-of-window noise levels. As the proposed development includes outdoor amenity spaces, an assessment of OLA impacts was completed and compared to the criteria outlined in Table 1.



3.1.2 Canadian National / GO Transit Guidelines CN has published updated noise and vibration guidelines for new residential development located adjacent to their railway corridors. These guidelines have also been adopted by Metrolinx/ GO Transit. The GEXR Guelph Subdivision would be classified as a Principal Main Line. Accordingly, the applicable guideline limits are presented below: Table 5: CN / GO Transit Sound Level Criteria for Rail Noise

Type of Space Time Period Equivalent Sound Level

(dBA)

Assessment Location

Outdoor Living Area Daytime 55 Outdoors

Living / Dining Room All 40 Indoors

Sleeping Quarters All 35 Indoors

CN and GO also generally require:

Safety setback of habitable buildings from the railway rights-of-way to be a minimum of 30 metres in conjunction with a safety berm. The safety berm shall be adjoining and parallel to the railway rights-of-way with returns at the ends, 2.5 metres above grade at the property line.

A noise attenuation barrier shall be adjoining and parallel to the railway rights-of-way, having returns at the ends, and a minimum total height of 5.5 metres above top-of-rail. Noise walls if used are located on top of the safety berm and/or engineered crash wall. Noise barriers are to be constructed without openings and must be of a durable material weighing not less than 20 kg per square metre of surface area. Subject to the review of the noise report, CN / GO Transit may consider other measures recommended by an approved Noise Consultant.

Brick veneer or acoustical equivalent on the first row of housing beside the right –of-way.

Warning clause requirements. The proposed development is currently located in close proximity to the railway rights-of-way. The above CN/ GO requirements have been reviewed with the respective authorities, and were negotiated separately.



4.0 TRAFFIC DATA AND FUTURE PROJECTIONS 4.1 Rail Traffic Data Rail traffic data for the GEXR Guelph Subdivision was obtained from Rail America Company Limited (Rail America) and from Metrolinx/ GO Transit. The Freight, VIA and GO rail data received is for a segment of the GEXR Guelph Subdivision further west along the rail line. Based on correspondence from Rail America and Metrolinx/GO Transit, the data received is considered applicable for this segment of track. The GEXR traffic data for Freight and VIA trains was provided as current volumes. A default growth rate of 2.5% was used to forecast the 10-yr future rail traffic volumes. The GO Train traffic data were provided as future projected volumes. The GJR rail data was provided by the City of Guelph, based on existing activity. As indicated by the City of Guelph, the applicable future 10-yr rail traffic volume is projected to double from current volumes. The rail traffic data used in the assessment is summarized below. Table 6: Summary of Rail Traffic Data Used in the Transportation Noise

Analysis

Railway Train Type No. of Trains [1] Typical No. of

Locomotives (Power)

Typical No. of Cars (Consist)

Maximum Speed (km/h) Day Night

GEXR, Guelph Subdivision

Freight 3 0 2 75 16

VIA Passenger 5 0 1 6 16

GO Transit 6 2 1 12 16

Guelph Junction Freight 8 2 [2] 2 35 24 Notes:

1) The No. of Trains for the Guelph Junction takes into account that 1 train is 2 passes (i.e. 8 No. of Trains = 4 trains, with 2 passes each).

2) Per discussion with the City of Guelph, 1 train per year is scheduled on the Guelph Junction during the night-time period. The forecasted doubling of traffic volumes is considered excessively conservative for both trains to occur in 1 night. Therefore future forecasted volumes assume a second train occurring on a different night of the year.

Copies of the Rail Traffic data and calculations are provided in Appendix B. There are no at-grade rail crossings in the vicinity for the GEXR Guelph Subdivision rail line. An at-grade rail crossing for the GJR is located on Arthur Street S. As indicated by the City of Guelph, the Guelph Junction train horns are not typically sounded at this crossing. The tracks are constructed of continuously welded rail throughout along the GEXR Guelph Subdivision. Jointed rails are used for the Guelph Junction line, in which a +3 dBA adjustment was applied to the wheel noise within the modelling to address jointed track conditions.



The GEXR Overpass was observed to have increased noise levels during a train pass-by. An adjustment based on the Federal Transit Administration – Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment (FTA Guide) of +4 dBA for an overpass was applied to the wheel noise for this section of the rail in the noise modelling. Future rail traffic sound levels at the proposed development were predicted using the Cadna/A computer model. Railways were modelled as line sources of sound, with sound emission rates calculated using the STEAM algorithms, the rail traffic noise model of the MOE. These predictions were validated and are equivalent to those made using the MOE’s STEAM or STAMSON v5.04 rail traffic noise models. 4.2 Road Traffic Data Road traffic data was provided by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited (PTSL). Existing traffic volumes were determined using traffic volume surveys completed in 2012 and 2013. A generalized growth rate of 1.5% was provided by PTSL and used for predicting the 10-yr future traffic volumes. A copy of the existing traffic count data is included in Appendix B. An assumed day/night traffic volume split of 90% daytime / 10% night-time was used. Table 6 summarizes the road traffic data used in the analysis. Copies of the traffic volume calculations are included in Appendix B. Table 7: Summary of Road Traffic Data Used in the Transportation Noise

Analysis

Roadway Link Year 2023

Traffic Levels (AADT)

Commercial Traffic Breakdown Vehicle Speed (km/h)

Truck Percentages [1]

(%)

Ratio of Medium to Heavy Trucks [2]

(Med:Hvy)

Wellington St / Woolwich St 18,607 6 5:8 50

Macdonnel Street 16,858 4 5:8 50

Arthur Street S 803 3 5:8 50

Elizabeth Street 10,172 4 5:8 50

Cross Street 998 3 5:8 50

Neeve Street 2,449 8 5:8 50

Notes: 1) Truck Percentages were taken from the Turning Movement Counts 2) Ratio of Medium to Heavy Trucks taken from default ORNAMENT values

Roadway traffic sound levels were predicted using the Cadna/A computer model, in a similar manner as roadway noise. Road sound emission rates were calculated using ORNAMENT modelling algorithms contained in STAMSON v5.04, the computerized noise model of the MOE. These predictions were validated and are equivalent to those made using the MOE’s ORNAMENT or STAMSON v5.04 road traffic noise models.



5.0 PROJECTED SOUND LEVELS Sound levels were predicted at the façades of the residential buildings within the development, and include the effect of the surrounding topography. The façade maps of the development, showing the ranges of predicted daytime and night-time sound levels, are presented in Figures 3 to 6 for railway impacts (day/night), railway impacts (24-hr), roadway impacts (day/night), and combined roadway and railway impacts (day/night), respectively. A summary of the worst-case sound levels for each building are presented in the following table. Table 8: Summary of Worst-Case Predicted Façade Sound Levels – Road and

Rail

Phase Building Section

Railway Sound Levels [1] [2] Roadway Sound

Levels [1] [2] Combined Rail and

Road Levels

Leq‐Day Leq‐Night Leq‐24h Leq‐Day Leq‐Night Leq‐Day Leq‐Night

(dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA) (dBA)

Phase 1

Tower 60 55 59 60 54 62 56

Townhouse (East)

60 56 59 54 48 61 56

Townhouse (West)

57 51 56 61 54 62 55

Phase 2

Tower 55 49 54 60 53 61 54

Townhouse (East)

55 50 54 57 51 59 52

Townhouse (West)

55 47 54 61 54 62 55

Phase 3

Tower 54 47 52 59 53 60 54

Townhouse (East)

54 48 53 53 47 57 51

Townhouse (West)

54 45 53 60 54 61 54

Phase 4 Podium and

Tower 54 47 53 60 53 60 53

Phase 5 [3] Podium and

Tower 63 60 62 60 54 65 60

Historic Building [4]

Sections 3 and 5

63 59 62 62 56 64 59

Notes: - Daytime values are 16-hr Leq (Day) sound levels in dBA. Night-time values are 8-hr Leq (Night) values in dBA. 1) The predicted impacts are shown for the worst-case location on the façade for each noise source. 2) The worst-case Modelled Façade Sound Level is the maximum calculated for the entire building (e.g. Tower and

Podium), and considers all sides (N, E, S, W) 3) Residential Units are located on the south façade of the podium only. 4) The historic building is separated into 5 main sections. The sections are labelled as Section 1 (closest to Guelph

Junction Railway), then counter-clockwise from Section 1 (Refer Figure 1). Sections 3 and 5 have the potential to be noise sensitive.



6.0 FAÇADE RECOMMENDATIONS 6.1 In-Room Noise Assessment As indicated in Table 3, for residential uses, construction conforming to the minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) is considered sufficient to control Railway noise impacts when façade sound exposure levels are less than or equal to 60 dBA during the daytime and 55 dBA during the night-time. Similarly, OBC construction is considered sufficient for roadway noise impacts less than or equal to 65 dBA and 60 dBA during the daytime and night-time periods, respectively. Since the worst-case roadway impacts were predicted to be below 65 dBA during the daytime and 60 dBA during the night-time for all buildings, Railway noise was found to drive the upgraded façade requirements. Based on the predicted façade sound levels shown in Figure 3 (railway) and the summary of façade sound exposure levels in Table 8, upgraded façade treatments are required for the following:

Phase 5 Building Podium – south facades Phase 5 Building Tower – all facades Existing Heritage Building – north and east facades of Sections 3 and 5 (refer Figure 1). Phase 1 Townhouse complex (East) – north façade.

Indoor sound levels and required Sound Transmission Classes (STCs) were estimated using the procedures outlined in National Research Council Building Practice Note BPN-56. The results of the facade STC requirements are discussed in the following sections. Detailed floor plans were not available at the time of the assessment. For the analysis, generic bedrooms and living rooms have been considered. Living rooms and bedrooms were assumed to have an intermediate level of absorption. Once detailed floor plans and façade plans become available, the requirements for the glazing should be reviewed by an Acoustical Consultant.

6.1.1 Phase 5 Residential Tower Façade Recommendations As detailed floor and façade plans were unavailable at the time of this assessment, the North Building façade recommendations were determined based on an assumed window-to-floor area of 80%. Table 9 summarizes the Facade STC requirements for both the podium and tower of the Phase 5 Residential Tower. It should be noted that corner units are likely to require an increase of approximately 3 STC points to account for noise entering the affected space from two (2) exposed sides.



Table 9: Summary of Facade STC Requirements – Phase 5

Phase Façade Facade STC Requirement [1]

N E S W

Phase 5 Podium ‐ 35 38 ‐

Tower 35 33 35 36

Notes: - OBC – Any configuration meeting the minimum structural and safety requirements of the Ontario Building Code

1) An increase of approximately 3 STC points is required for corner units, where sound may enter the affected space through multiple exposed facades.

The Phase 5 Building facade requirements range from STC 35 to STC 39 ratings. Depending on the window-to-wall ratio, the window STC requirements will vary. Assuming the window is the primary path for noise to enter the room, the window requirements for an STC 39 facade could range from STC 32 to STC 38 for 20% and 80% window-to-wall areas, respectively. Windows with an STC 38 rating would typically require laminated glass and/or windows with an overall thickness greater than a typical 1-1/8” window. A summary table of typical window types and STC ratings is included in Appendix C.

6.1.2 Heritage Building Façade Requirements

The existing Heritage Building window requirements were determined based on an assumed 35% window-to-floor area, since detailed floor and façade plans were unavailable at the time. This assumes the primary path of entry for noise is the window. The existing Heritage Building was separated into five (5) sections for this assessment. Section 1 is located closest to the Guelph Junction rail line, with Section 2 located adjacent to Section 1 to the south. The remaining sections are labelled Section 3 to 5, continuing counter-clockwise from Section 2 (See Figure 1). At the time of this assessment, the uses for the Heritage Buildings were not known. In the previous assessment, Sections 1 and 2 were assumed to be used as retail space, with Section 4 used as a common amenity space for the residential Sections 3 and 5. These assumed uses have been retained in this assessment. Table 10 summarizes the window requirements for the existing Heritage Building.



Table 10: Summary of Window STC Requirements – Heritage Building

Building Building Section [1]

Window STC Requirement [2]

N E S W

Heritage Building Section 3 34 ‐ ‐ ‐

Section 5 37 35 ‐ ‐ Notes: 1) The historic building is separated into 5 main sections. The sections are labelled as Section 1 (closest to Guelph

Junction Railway), then counter-clockwise from Section 1 for this assessment (refer Figure 1). 2) Window STC Requirements calculated based on an assumed 35% window-to-floor ratio. All other facades were predicted to have sound levels below the NPC-300 criteria for requiring upgraded building construction.

6.1.3 Phase 1 Townhouse (East) Façade Requirements Upgraded façade treatments are required for the north façade of the Phase 1 Townhouse (East) complex only. The north façade recommendations were determined based on an assumed window-to-floor area of 80%, since detailed floor and façade plans were unavailable at the time of this assessment. The facade STC requirements for the north façade are summarized below. Table 11: Summary of Facade STC Requirements – Phase 1 Townhouse (East)

Complex

Phase Building Required STC

N E S W

Phase 1 Townhouse (East) 34 ‐ ‐ ‐ Notes: - Assumes carpeting in living rooms and bedrooms

The north facade requires an STC34 rating. Depending on the window-to-wall ratio, the window STC requirements will vary. The window requirements could range from OBC construction to sealed double glazed windows assuming the window is the primary noise path for entering the room. A summary table of typical window types and STC ratings is included in Appendix C. 6.2 Rail Noise Façade Requirements The railway only noise façade requirements outlined in Table 4 were assessed for all buildings located within 100 m of the GEXR Guelph Subdivision and/or the Guelph Junction rail lines. The buildings considered in this assessment include the Phase 5 Building, the existing Heritage Building, the Phase 1 Residential Tower, and the Phase 1 Townhouse (East) Complex. The following is a summary of the façade requirements for rail noise only on these buildings.



6.2.1 Phase 5 Residential Tower and Podium Since the North Building is located within 100 m for both the GEXR Guelph Subdivision rail line and the Guelph Junction rail line, all facades have been assessed against the NPC-300 60 dBA Leq-24hr criteria. The south facade of the podium was predicted to exceed the 60 dBA criteria, and is therefore required to have a brick veneer or acoustic equivalent. The 60 dBA criteria is exceeded on the Tower portion along the North, West and South facades. Therefore, these facades also require a brick veneer or acoustic equivalent building component construction.

6.2.2 Existing Heritage Building The Leq-24hr values are predicted to exceed the 60 dBA criteria for several facades on the existing historic building. However, the construction of the Historic Building currently includes a masonry façade. Therefore, the brick veneer or acoustic equivalent construction requirements are considered to be met.

6.2.3 Phase 1 Residential Tower The 60 dBA Leq-24hr limits are predicted to be met for all facades of the Middle Section, North Tower. Therefore, no additional façade construction is required.

6.2.4 Phase 1 Townhouse (East) Complex The 60 dBA Leq-24hr limits are predicted to be met for all facades of the North Townhouse complex. Therefore, no additional façade construction is required. 6.3 Outdoor Living Area Impacts The outdoor amenity spaces considered in this assessment includes the following:

Rooftop terraces on each of the Phase 1, 2 and 3 Residential Towers; Rooftop terraces on top of the Phase 1, 2 and 3 Townhouse Complexes; 2nd floor terraces for Phase 1 and Phase 3; Interior Courtyards between the Phase 1, 2 and 3 towers; Terraces on the rooftops of the podiums for Phase 4 and Phase 5 2nd Floor terraces for Phase 4 and Phase 5.

The locations of outdoor amenity spaces are shown in Figure 1. Based on the information provided, the individual private terraces are not anticipated to have a measured depth, between the building façade to the terrace edge, of 4 meters or more. Since this



depth does not meet the NPC-300 4 m minimum depth requirements for an individual terrace, these amenity spaces have not been included in this assessment.

6.3.1 Predicted OLA Impacts Noise impacts at each of the tower buildings communal amenity areas have been assessed. A summary of the unmitigated OLA impacts for these communal amenity areas are shown in Table 12. Table 12: Summary of Predicted Outdoor Amenity Space Sound Levels -

Unmitigated

Phase Amenity Area Location Range of Sound Level Impacts ‐ Leq Day

(dBA)

Phase 1

2nd Floor Terrace 57

Tower Rooftop Terrace 54 ‐ 60

Townhouse (East) Rooftop Terrace 57

Townhouse (West) Rooftop Terrace 60

Phase 2




Phase 3





Phase 1, 2 and 3 Interior Courtyard 52 ‐ 52

Phase 4 Podium Rooftop Terrace 50 ‐ 59


Phase 5 Podium Rooftop Terrace 60 ‐ 65

2nd Floor Terrace 61 ‐ 65

The predicted impacts exceed the 60 dBA Leq Day upper limit of the OLA criteria range, at the Phase 5 terraces only. An assessment of noise mitigation for these areas is required.

6.3.2 Recommended OLA Mitigation Two (2) barriers were considered for the Phase 5 Building terraces. Figure 7 shows the locations/orientations of the proposed barriers. A summary of the rooftop terrace barriers and impacts are shown in Table 13, and shown in Figure 8.



Table 13: Summary of Predicted Outdoor Amenity Space Sound Levels -Mitigated

Phase Amenity Area Location Barrier Dimensions [1] Range of Mitigated Sound Levels, Leq Day

(dBA)

Phase 5

Podium Rooftop Terrace

Height = 1.5 m

Irregular Shape, following building edge (north and west edge)

Total Length = 84 m

58 ‐ 60

2nd Floor Terrace

Height = 1.5 m

Irregular Shape, following building edge (north and west edge)

Total Length = 112 m

58 ‐ 60

Note: [1] See Figure 7 for barrier location

As indicated in NPC-300, an allowance of up to 60 dBA Leq is allowed, with a warning clause. Based on the mitigated impacts in Figure 8 and Table 13, the 60 dBA sound level limit + warning clause is met, with the proposed barriers. The proposed barriers can be composed of solid parapet walls and glass / plexiglass panels. The panels should be selected so that they have sufficient mass to adequately attenuate the noise (generally a minimum of 20 kg/m2 face density). The panels and frames should be free of gaps and cracks on the sides and bottom. The system should also be designed to withstand any wind loading. An alternative to installing the above rooftop barriers is to use localized barriers around any specified seating areas within the OLAs. Since the predicted impacts are not considered excessive for the Phase 5 Building terraces, proper orientation of the seating areas and localized shielding would reduce the noise impacts to levels at or below 60 dBA.

7.0 Ventilation and Warning Clause Requirements 7.1 Requirement for Central Air Conditioning Central air-conditioning and a warning clause is required for all affected units where the combined railway and roadway traffic noise exceeds 65 dBA Leq and 60 dBA Leq during the daytime and night-time periods, respectively. The combined railway and roadway noise impacts are predicted to be at or below 65 dBA Leq and 60 dBA Leq during the daytime and night-time periods, respectively, for all facades. Therefore, central air-conditioning is not required for the proposed development.



7.2 Requirement for Forced Air Heating and Provisions for Air Conditioning

Where the daytime and night-time sound levels from the combined railway and roadway traffic exceeds 55 dBA Leq and 50 dBA Leq, respectively, forced air heating with provisions for future installation of central air conditioning, and a Warning Clause, are required. This would apply to the residential units in all phases and all building facades.

A Type C Warning Clause is required for these units. Warning Clause details are provided in Appendix D. The warning clauses must be included in all agreements of purchase and sale or lease and all rental agreements. 7.3 Outdoor Living Areas Following the inclusion of the noise barriers, the OLA noise impacts are at or below 60 dBA. A warning clause is required for each OLA, since the predicted impacts exceed the 55 dBA criteria by the allowable 5 dBA, with the exception of the Phase 3 Townhouse (East) rooftop terrace and the Interior Courtyards. An MOE NPC-300 Type B warning clause will be required. Warning Clause details are provided in Appendix D. The warning clauses must be included in all agreements of purchase and sale or lease and all rental agreements. 7.4 CN Railway / GO Metrolinx /GJR The CN Railway and GO Metrolinx requirements for a Principal Main Line indicate a warning clause should be inserted in all development agreements, offers to purchase, and agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease of each dwelling unit within 300 m of the railway right-of-way. The Warning Clause Details are provided in Appendix D for both CN and GO. In addition, it is recommended a similar warning clause for GJR be included in offers of purchase, and agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease of each dwelling unit within 300 m of the right-of-way. The Warning Clause Details for GJR are also provided in Appendix D.

8.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The potential for noise and vibration impacts on the proposed Guelph Woods development have been assessed. The vibration impacts were assessed and included in a separate report. Based on the results of our studies, the following conclusions have been reached: An assessment of transportation noise impacts has been completed. Based on the results of the

assessment, acoustically upgraded windows are required for the Phase 5 Residential Tower and Podium, existing Heritage Building, and the Phase 1 Townhouse (East) complex, as outlined in Section 6.1

A brick veneer or acoustic equivalent is required for several facades on the Phase 5 Residential Tower and Podium, as outlined in Section 6.2.



Noise barriers are required for the roof top terraces of the Phase 5 Podium, as discussed in

Section 6.3. Forced air heating with a provision for central air conditioning is required for all units, as

discussed in Section 7.

Warning clauses are required for the residential units and amenity areas, as outlined in Section 7 and Appendix D.

Given the early stage of design and the conservative analysis that has been completed, the

acoustical requirements above should be refined by an Acoustical Consultant as part of the future site plan approval application.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Novus Environmental Inc. DRAFT Marcus Li, B.Sc., B.E.Sc., Specialist

DRAFT Darron Chin-Quee, M.B.A., P.Eng., LEED ® AP Principal



9.0 REFERENCES Canadian National Railways (CN), 2008, Principal Main Line Requirements

Federal Transit Administration (FTA), May 2006, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment, FTA-VA-90-1003-06

GO Transit / Metrolinx, 2010, Principal Main Line Requirements For New Development

Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE 1995c), Publication NPC-205: Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources in Class 1 & 2 Areas (Urban)

Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE), 1989, Ontario Road Noise Analysis Method for Environment and Transportation (ORNAMENT)

Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE), 1990, Sound from Trains Environmental Analysis Method (STEAM)

Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE), 1996, STAMSON v5.03: Road, Rail and Rapid Transit Noise Prediction Model

Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE, 2013), Publication NPC-300: Environmental Noise Guideline: Stationary and Transportation Sources – Approval and Planning

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Figures

Figure No. 1

TrueNorth

Scale: N.T.S.

150 Research Lane, Suite 105Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 4T2

t. 226.706.8080 f.226.706.8081www.novusenv.com

Site Plan Date: 14/02/06

File No.: 12-0292D

Guelph Woods DevelopmentGuelph, Ontario Drawn By: MTL

Existing Heritage Buildings

Phase 1 –Residential Tower and TownhousesPhase 5 ‐ Residential

Tower and Podium

1 2 3

4

5

Phase 2 –Residential Tower and Townhouses

Phase 3 –Residential Towerand Townhouses

Phase 4 – Residential Tower and Podium

Figure No. 2

TrueNorth

Scale: 1:5,000



Context Plan Date: 13/3/18

File No.: 12-0292


Aerial Photography from Google Earth

Existing Residential

Existing Commercial

Subject Property –Proposed Guelph Woods Development

Existing Commercial / Residential


Existing Commercial / Industrial


Figure No. 3a Scale: n/a



Façade Sound Levels – Railway ImpactsNorth and East Façades

Date: 14/02/07

File No.: 12-0292D


Daytime Leq (16 hr)

Night‐time Leq (8 hr)

>= 45 dBA >= 50 dBA >= 55 dBA >= 60 dBA >= 65 dBA >= 70 dBA

46 to 50 dBA51 to 55 dBA56 to 60 dBA61 to 65 dBA66 to 70 dBA>70 dBA

Figure No. 3b Scale: n/a



Façade Sound Levels – Railway ImpactsSouth and West Façades

Date: 14/02/07

File No.: 12-0292D


Daytime Leq (16 hr)




Figure No. 4 Scale: n/a



Façade Sound Levels – Railway Impacts (24-hr)North and East Façades, and South and West Façades

Date: 14/02/07

File No.: 12-0292D


North andEast Façades

South andWest Façades






Façade Sound Levels – Roadway ImpactsNorth and East Façades

Date: 14/02/07

File No.: 12-0292D


Daytime Leq (16 hr)







Façade Sound Levels – Roadway ImpactsSouth and West Façades

Date: 14/02/07

File No.: 12-0292D


Daytime Leq (16 hr)







Façade Sound Levels –Combined Roadway and Railway Impacts, North and East Façades

Date: 14/02/07

File No.: 12-0292D


Daytime Leq (16 hr)







Façade Sound Levels –Combined Roadway and Railway ImpactsSouth and West Façades

Date: 14/02/07

File No.: 12-0292D


Daytime Leq (16 hr)




Legend

Acoustic Barrier

Terrace




Recommended Outdoor Living Area Barrier Location and Heights

Date: 14/02/06

File No.: 12-0292D



Phase 5 – Podium Rooftop Barrier

H = 1.5 m

Phase 5 –2nd Floor Barrier

H = 1.5 m




Mitigated Outdoor Living Area Sound Levels –Combined Road and Rail

Date: 14/02/06

File No.: 12-0292D





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Appendix A

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Appendix B

1

Kevin Carr

From: Adam Snow <[email protected]>Sent: August-15-12 11:38 AMTo: Kevin CarrSubject: RE: Train Data Request - Waterloo Ave and Gordon St, Guelph Ontario

Follow Up Flag: Follow upFlag Status: Flagged

Hi Kevin – I apologize for the delay in my response. Preliminary midterm (2021 +/-) weekday commuter train volumes at this location are in the order of 8 trains (6 day, 2 night). I note that these numbers are subject to change and may be influenced by passenger demand and funding availability. Trains will be comprised of a single locomotive and up to 12 passenger cars. The maximum passenger train speed in this area is 16 kph (10 mph). I trust that this information meets your needs. Let me know if you need anything else. Adam ________________________________________________

Adam Snow MCIP, RPP Third Party Projects Officer - Railway Corridors

335 Judson Street / Toronto, ON, CA / M8Z 1B2 (T): 416-354-7746 / (C): 416-528-4864 (F): 416-354-7731 / (E): [email protected]

From: Kevin Carr [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 3:07 PM To: Adam Snow Subject: Train Data Request - Waterloo Ave and Gordon St, Guelph Ontario Adam, I am working on a land‐use planning assessment for a development to be located at the intersection of Waterloo Avenue and Gordon Street, in Guelph Ontario. The site is situated just south of the existing CN / GO line (please refer to the below photo).

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Determination of Traffic Volumes ‐ Wellington St/Woolwich St

Fall 2012 AADT 15,796 ‐ calculated from existing traffic counts (provided by Paradigm Transporation Solutions Limited)

Annual Growth Rate 1.5% ‐ per Paradigm Transporation Solutions Limited

Year of Count 2012

Forecasted Year 2023 ‐ 10 year projection from project date

Future 2023 Year AADT 18,607

Day 90% ‐ per ORNAMENT manual for Regional Roads

Night 10% ‐ per ORNAMENT manual for Regional Roads

% Cars 94% ‐ calculated from TMC

% Trucks 6% ‐ calculated from TMC

Med Hvy

Ratio of Med/Hvy Trucks 5 8 ‐ per MTO Env Guide for Noise

PeriodTotal per

Period

Total per hour Total per hour Total per hour

Day (0700h to 2300h) 16,746 15,813 988 359 22 574 36

Night (2300h to 0700h) 1,861 1,757 220 40 5 64 8

HeavyMedium Cars

130319 Road_Rail Traffic Vol Calc ‐ Guelph Woods 12‐0292.xlsx\Wellington_Woolwich

Determination of Traffic Volumes ‐ Macdonnell Street



Year of Count 2012







Med Hvy


PeriodTotal per

Period


Day (0700h to 2300h) 15,172 14,554 910 238 15 380 24

Night (2300h to 0700h) 1,686 1,617 202 26 3 42 5

Cars Medium Heavy

130319 Road_Rail Traffic Vol Calc ‐ Guelph Woods 12‐0292.xlsx\Macdonnell

Determination of Traffic Volumes ‐ Elizabeth Street



Year of Count 2012







Med Hvy


PeriodTotal per

Period


Day (0700h to 2300h) 9,154 8,828 552 126 8 201 13

Night (2300h to 0700h) 1,017 981 123 14 2 22 3

Cars Medium Heavy

130319 Road_Rail Traffic Vol Calc ‐ Guelph Woods 12‐0292.xlsx\Elizabeth

Determination of Traffic Volumes ‐ Arthur Street

Fall 2012 AADT 682 ‐ calculated from existing traffic counts (provided by Paradigm Transporation Solutions Limited)


Year of Count 2012


Future 2023 Year AADT 803





Med Hvy


PeriodTotal per

Period


Day (0700h to 2300h) 723 700 44 9 1 14 1

Night (2300h to 0700h) 80 78 10 1 0 2 0

Cars Medium Heavy

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Determination of Traffic Volumes ‐ Cross Street

Fall 2012 AADT 847 ‐ calculated from existing traffic counts (provided by Paradigm Transporation Solutions Limited)


Year of Count 2012


Future 2023 Year AADT 998





Med Hvy


PeriodTotal per

Period


Day (0700h to 2300h) 898 875 55 9 1 14 1

Night (2300h to 0700h) 100 97 12 1 0 2 0

Cars Medium Heavy

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Determination of Traffic Volumes ‐ Neeve Street



Year of Count 2012







Med Hvy


PeriodTotal per

Period


Day (0700h to 2300h) 2,204 2,017 126 72 4 115 7

Night (2300h to 0700h) 245 224 28 8 1 13 2

Cars Medium Heavy

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BPN 56 Calculation Procedure ‐ Required STC RatingRail Day

Outdoor sound level: 67 dBAFree‐field correction: 3 dBA

Required indoor sound level: 37 dBARequired noise reduction: 33 dBA

Incident sound angle: 0 ‐ 90 degAngle correction factor: 0

Transmission Calculations

Total area of wall: 7.2 m2

Total floor area: 9.0 m2

Wall percentage of floor area: 80 %

Room absorption: IntermediateRoom correction: 0

Spectrum type: F. diesel railway locomotiveComponent category: D. sealed thick window, or exterior wall, or roof/ceilingFrequency correction: 10

Required STC: 43Façade Level ‐ 24

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1_Corner Unit_BPN 56 STC Requirements v3 ‐ Guelph Woods 12‐0292_130313.xlsx\Rail_NgtCorner

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2_Facade Unit_BPN 56 STC Requirements v3 ‐ Guelph Woods 12‐0292_130313.xlsx\Rail_NgtFacade

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Appendix C

Sound Transmission Ratings of Typical Window Configurations

Window Configuration Typical STC Rating

1/4" ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" 32

3/16" ‐ 1" AS ‐ 3/16" 32

1/4" Lam. ‐ 1/4" AS ‐ 1/8" 32

1/4" Lam. ‐ 3/8" AS ‐ 3/16" 34

1/4" ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" (sealed) 35

3/16" ‐ 1" AS ‐ 3/16" (sealed) 35

1/4" Lam. ‐ 1/4" AS ‐ 1/8" (sealed) 35

1/4" Lam. ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 3/16" 36

1/4" Lam. ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" 36

1/4"‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" 36

1/4" ‐ 1" AS ‐ 1/4" 37

1/4" Lam. ‐ 3/8" AS ‐ 3/16" (sealed) 37

3/8" Lam. ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" 37

1/4" Lam. ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 3/16" (sealed) 39

1/4" Lam. ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" (sealed) 39

1/4"‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" (sealed) 39

1/4" Lam. ‐ 1/2" AS‐ 1/4" Lam. 39

3/8" Lam. ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" (sealed) 40

1/4" Lam. ‐ 1" AS ‐ 3/16" 42

1/4" Lam. ‐ 1/2" AS‐ 1/4" Lam. (sealed) 42

3/16" ‐ 4" AS ‐ 3/16" 44

1/4" Lam. ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" Lam. ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" Lam. 44

1/4" Lam. ‐ 2" AS ‐ 3/16" 45

1/2" Lam. ‐ 2" AS ‐ 3/16" 46

1/2" Lam. ‐ 2" AS ‐ 3/8" 46

1/4" Lam. ‐ 1" AS ‐ 1/4" Lam. 46

1/2" Lam. ‐ 1" AS ‐ 1/4" Lam. 46

1/4" ‐ 1" AS ‐ 1/4" ‐ 1/2" AS‐ 1/4" 46

1/2" Lam. ‐ 1" AS ‐ 3/16" 47

1/4" Lam. ‐ 4" AS ‐ 3/16" 48

1/2" Lam. ‐ 4" AS ‐ 3/16" 49

1/2" Lam. ‐ 4" AS ‐ 3/8" 49

3/4"Lam. ‐ 4" AS ‐ 1/8" 49

1/4" Lam. ‐ 1" AS ‐ 1/4" Lam. ‐ 1/2" AS ‐ 1/4" Lam. 49

Notes: ‐ Glazing configurations are denoted as “pane 1 thickness – airspace thickness – pane 2 thickness”. Laminated glass is

indicated by “Lam.” For example, the configuration 1/4" Lam. ‐ 1" AS ‐ 3/16" is 1/4” thick laminated pane, with a 3/16” air space, and a 3/16” pane.

‐ Fixed glazing (sealed) window configurations are indicated by “(sealed)”. Openable window configurations are shown without a suffix.

‐ Required window STCs presented above assume a minimum STC of 55 for spandrel panels. Upgrades (added mass) to the standard spandrel panel may be required to achieve this level.

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Appendix D

Warning Clauses

The following Warning Clauses should be registered on Title and/or included in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale or Lease and in the relevant Development Agreement: Type B Purchasers are advised that despite the inclusion of noise control features in this

development area and within the building units, sound levels due to increasing road and rail traffic may on occasions interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the Town’s and the Ministry of the Environment’s noise criteria.

Type C Purchasers are advised that the dwelling unit has been or will be fitted with a forced air

heating system and the ducting, etc. was sized to accommodate central air conditioning. Installation of central air conditioning by the occupant 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. (Note: The location and installation of an outdoor air conditioning device should be done so as to comply with the noise criteria of MOE Publication NPC‐216, Residential Air Conditioning Devices and thus minimize the noise impacts both on and in the immediate vicinity of the subject property.).

CN Purchasers are advised that Canadian National Railway Company or its assigns or

successors in interest has or have a right‐of‐way within 300 metres from the land the subject thereof. There may be alterations to or expansions of the rail facilities on such right‐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 right‐of‐way

GO Purchasers are advised that Metrolinx (Formerly GO Transit) or its assigns or successors

in interest has or have a right‐of‐way within 300 metres from the land the subject thereof. There may be alterations to or expansions of the rail facilities on such right‐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). Metrolinx will not be responsible for any complaints or claims arising from use of such facilities and/or operations on, over or under the aforesaid right‐of‐way.

GJR Purchasers are advised that the Guelph Junction Railway or its assigns or successors in interest has or have a right of way within 300 metres from the land subject thereof. There may be alterations to or expansion of the rail facilities on such right 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]. The Guelph Junction Railway will not be responsible for any complaints or claims arising from use of said facilities and / or operations on, over or under the aforesaid right of way.

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