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Home My WebLink AboutWaterfront Advisory Board 1972 1I'1h\~ Me1tlr~JP>~llii 1t~]Th 1r ~lr~]Th11:~ a]Thd ~~gii~]Th (C~]Th$~lrwa 11:ii~]Th .A\ tUl11:1h\~lrii ty H-l MnNlU1rlE~ Waterfront Advisory Board Thursday-March-2-1972 #1/72 The Waterfront Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, March 2, 1972, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman F.A. Wade Vice-Chairman A.H. Cowling Members Miss T. Davidson Mrs. JoA. Gardner C.A. Harper B.G. Harrison H.E. Kennedy Mrs. S. Martin A. O'Donohue P.B. Pickett Mrs. J. Tyrrell J.R. Williams Authority Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord Authority Vice-Chairman R.G. Henderson Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Project Director, WF Plan W.A. McLean Engineer M.R. Garrett ABSENT WERE Members J. Carroll Wm. E. LeGros D. Melnik W.G. Messer MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #6/71 were presented. Res. #1 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: R.G. Henderson RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #6/71, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; FORWARD NINE CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION - DELEGATION A delegation from ForWARD Nine Citizens' Association joined the Meeting and elected as their representative Mr. R. Merrens who presented a comprehensive brief, supported by a petition signed by a considerable cross-section of citizens of Ward Nine with regard to the Waterfront Plan for the Eastern Beaches. H-2 -2- STAFF PROGRESS REPORT Mr. McLean presented a brief Staff Progress Report on Waterfront Projects to date. Res. #2 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report dated February 25, 1972 on Waterfront Projects to date be received and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT #10/71 - TASK FORCE Chesterton Shores - Pickering/Aiax Sector A communication from the Task Force regarding Chesterton Shores in the Pickering/Ajax Sector was presented. Res. #3 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord Seconded by: H.E. Kennedy RESOLVED THAT: The Report of the Task Force on the Chesterton Shores area be referred back to the Task Force; and THAT the Planning Director for the Township of Pickering be invited to join with the Task Force in their further consideration of this matter. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF REPORT RE FORWARD NINE CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION - "A Citizens' Plan for the Eastern Beaches" A Staff Report on "A Citizens' Plan for the Eastern Beaches" prepared by the Waterfront Task Force, forW.~ Nine Citizens' Association, was presented and discussed in detail. Res. #4 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: Mrs. J. Tyrrell RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report having regard to "A Citizens' Plan for the Eastern Beaches", prepared by the Waterfront Task Force, forwARD Nine Citizens' Association, be received, as amended by changing the Staff Recommendation in Item #5 from lithe Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto" to The City of Toronto. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT #1/72 - TASK FORCE Report #1/72 of the Task Force was presented and dealt with item by item, as follows: MAs'rER PLAN - ASHBRIDGE'S BAY/WOODBINE PARK WATERFRONT AREA Res. #5 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Master Plan for Ashbridge's Bay/ WoodbiDe Park Waterfront Area be adopted and; that the following act.leD re tar:m: -3- H-3 (a) the additional parking proposed for Woodbine Park not be con- structed until, and unless, actual park use demonstrates the need; (b) in detail design, the parking provided for the boat launching area be shifted farther to the west; (c) in detail design, a specific site for the Sea Scouts, Navy League and Catamaran Clubs be designated well north of the launching ramps; ( d) the as built configuration of the shoreline of the new land to be constructed be flexible within the confines of coastal engineering requirements as construction proceeds. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; MASTER PLAN - PICKERING/ AJAX SECTOR PETTICOAT CREEK WATERFRONT AREA Res. Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: P.B. pickett RESOLVED THAT: F'inalization of Item #11 - Camping Areas, of the Master Plan for the Petticoat Creek Waterfront Area, Pickering/Ajax Sector, be deferred unt.il a further study has been done by the Staff and the Consult~nts on the availability of other sites in the area. On a vote, the Resolution was - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOT CARRIED; Res. #6 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson Seconded by: B.G. Harrison THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TEAT: The Master Plan for the Pickering/Ajax Sector, Petticoat Creek Waterfront Area be adopted in principle and; that the following action be taken: (a) development of this waterfront area be given first priority in the development of the eastern sector of the waterfront; (b) the waterfront area be divided into three major use areas: a high-intensity node occupying the level tableland at the main park entrance including a reception centre/restaurant complex, outdoor swimming facilities and horse stables; a passive low- density trail system and nature study area occupying the Petticoat Creek ravine; a reforestation and tent/trailer camping area occupying the southwestern portion of the main tableland area; (c) the construction of the proposed facilities and landscaping be undertaken in three main stages commencing in 1972; (d) the Authority property on the west shore of Frenchman's Bay be developed as a day-use and beach area; substantial buffer planting to be undertaken in the early stages and a general improving in the appearance of the Authority's property; (e) in order to protect the neighborhood amenities of the West Bay Shore area, access to the West Shore park be obtained only from the Petcicoat Creek Waterfront Area; ( f) t'lle .'1\llt "hcri ".-V acc;'..li}':e <,~pproximately 20 acres of land situated BI,RI:. . r T/nd I. ;:: T):) J(l ~nd immediately north of their existing ~-',- .......- " l;-'C~' c.' I perrni t the construt:tion of the road " ----' ";.: L 1:0 - - -:;t..:~.l~~~ f3'1Y, to provide a winter sports/family lJ _, L.' '.L . , . :u': t 1.0:121 parking capacity; ,. - 8-4 -4- (g) further consideration be given to all aspects of boating in connection with the Petticoat Creek/Frenchman's Bay lands and the design of facilities; (h) the Master Plan be presented to the Township of Pickering for approval. CARRIED; MASTER PLAN - SANDY BEACH WATERFRONT AREA Res. #7 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson Seconded by: Mrs. J. Tyrrell RESOLVED THAT: The Master Plan, Sandy Beach Waterfront Area be deferred to the next meeting of the Board to allow time for negotiations, now in progress between ontario Hydro and the Authority for a management agreement between Ontario Hydro and the Authority for inclusion of this property as a part of waterfront development, to become finalized. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; MASTER PLAN - DUFFIN'S CREEK WATERFRONT AREA Res. #8 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord Seconded by: A.H. Cowling THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Master Plan for the Duffin's Creek Waterfront Area be adopted and; that the following action be taken: (a) this area be retained essentially in its natural state, in view of its biological importance as a wildlife habitat and migratory staging post; (b) a Nature Interpretive Centre be developed in association with trails and boardwalks in the marsh areas; (to be referred to the Information and Education Advisory Board); (c) a small winter sports area be developed on the steeper slopes in the northwest of the waterfront area; (d) picnic and informal recreation areas be confined to the table- land areas on the east and west of the ravine; (e) the beach area at Rotary Park be developed at an early date; ( f) additional tableland be acquired on the west side of the creek both to permit additional planting as a buffer between the park and the industrial area, and to permit better access, vehicular circulation and parking distribution to serve the western picnic area; (g) a major screen and shelter planting programme be commenced at an early date; (h) should a Duffin's Creek location be decided upon for the Central York/Pickering Sewage Treatment facility, great care be taken in the precise location of the facility to ensure it will not have a deleterious effect on the natural integrity of the waterfront area; (i) the Mast.er Plan be presented to the Township of Pickering for approval. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; -5- H-5 CRESCENTWOOD ROAD BRIEF - SCARBOROUGH SECTOR A Staff communication was presented having regard to briefs in con- nection with Crescentwood Road, Scarborough Sector of the Waterfront Plan. Res. #9 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: C.A. Harper THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THA T: The shoreline between Warden Avenue and Lakeside Avenue be designated as the top priority "design block" for implementing erosion control works, Crescentwood Road area, Scarborough Sector, since the severely eroding shoreline south of Crescentwood Road is within a designated priority area and since it is located at the west downdrift end of Scarborough, adjacent to the already stabilized Toronto Hunt Club property; and further THAT a Technical Shoreline Management Committee be established, whose terms of reference shall be: (a) to accurately determine the limits of the Crescentwood Design Block; (b) to determine the erosion control works necessary to stabilize the bluff within the Design Block (in collaboration with the necessary engineering expertise); (c) to determine what lands should be deeded to the Authority to effect these works (in collaboration with the Authority legal advisors); (d) to determine the optimum procedure for accomplishing the con- struction of these erosion control works; (e) to recommend any further research and study necessary in aiding the control of bluff erosion. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; LAKESHORE DRIVEWAY WATERFRONT PLAN TOWN OF AJAX Res. #10 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: H.E. Kennedy RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report having regard to Lakeshore Driveway, Waterfront Plan, Town of Ajax, be forwarded to Mr. Hugh S. Irvine in response to his letter of January 28, 1972. CARRIED UNANIMOUSL~ ; COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF TORONTO RE THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION WATERFRONT PLAN - 1972-1976 Res. #11 Moved by: Mrs. J. Tyrrell Seconded by: Dr. G. Ross Lord RESOLVED THAT: The communication from The City of Toronto having regard to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan - 1972-1976, be deferred to the next meeting of this Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; H-6 -6- NEW BUSINESS The meeting was advised that the next two meetings of the Board are scheduled for Thursday, March 16 and Thursday, May ll. It was suggested that in order to cover all the items deferred from this meeting, another meeting should be scheduled before May. It was agreed that a further meeting be scheduled for Thursday, April 13. Res. #12 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: R.G. Henderson RESOLVED THAT: The Task Force be requested to submit a report on the feasibility of using compacted and/or re-cycled automobiles in our many fill projects which will occur along the waterfront. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m., March 2. F.A. Wade F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer 1rlli\~ Mefelf(\)}1P(\)}llii fe~]Th 1r (\)}If(Q)]Thfc(\J) CO\.1Th.t()l 'is~~~[)ll~)llll. C(\)}]Th$~lrWa feii (\)}]Th A tUl tlh}lfll fey H-7 MnNlU1rE~ Waterfront Advisory Board Thursday-March-16-l972 #2/72 The Waterfront Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, March 16, 1972, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman F.A. Wade Vice-Chairman A.H. Cowling Members Miss T. Davidson Mrs. J.A. Gardner C.A. Harper H.E. Kennedy Wm. E. LeGros Mrs. S. Martin D. Melnik W.G. Messer A. O'Donohue P.B. Pickett Mrs. J. Tyrrell J.R. Williams Authority Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord Authority Vice-Chairman R.G. Henderson Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Director of Operations K.G. Higgs Project Director, WF Plan W.A. McLean Engineer M.R. Garrett Proctor, Redfern, Bousfield & Bacon - J.R. Bousfield ABSENT WERE Members J. Carroll B.G. Harrison MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/72 were presented. Res. #13 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: H.E. Kennedy RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/72, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF TORONTO RE THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION WATERFRONT PLAN - 1972-1976 A communication from The City of Toronto having regard to The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan, 1972-1976, was presented and discussed in some detail. Res.. #14, Moved by: HoE. Kennedy Seconded by: R",G. Hendersor! RESOLVED TH.n. T : The communication from 'l'hc City of TOJ....O~l\:.O h 4'rint.: regard to The Metropolitan Toronto and negion Waterfront Pl~D, 1972-1976 be received; and further H-8 -2- THAT the recommendations contained in the Staff Report, as set forth herein, be adopted: (a) The Committee of Parks, Recreation and City Property of the City of Toronto be requested to consider The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan, 1972-1976, on the basis of the policy, general site proposals, financing and implementation procedures as set out in the Plan, and that the committee be advised that representatives of the Authority would be pleased to meet with them to assist in their consideration of the Plan; 'b) A copy of the report concerning the brief submitted by the forWARD 9 Citizens' Association be forwarded to the committee; ( c) In accordance with policies established by the Authority in connection with the Waterfront Plan, the committee be aovised that: "the Waterfront Advisory Board will cooperate with municipal- ities when they call public meetings to inform those within the area of their jurisdiction to be affected by the proposed Waterfront Plan and that the municipalities be so advised"; and further in this connection that it be suggested to the committee that a public meeting be held at the Master Plan stage for each site; (d) The committee be provided with a report on the public meetings to assist in their consideration of the master site plan which will be submitted for their consideration and approval. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; MASTER PLAN - BLUFFERS PARK SCARBOROUGH SECTOR Mr. McLean presented the Master Plan for Bluffers Park in the Scarborough Sector. A lengthy discussion took place with Mr. J.R. Bousfield, Proctor, Redfern, Bousfield & Bacon, Consulting Engineers, answering the many questions asked by members of the Board. Res. Moved by: Mrs. S. Martin Seconded by: A.H. Cowling RESOLVED THAT: That aspect of the Plan for Bluffers Park in the Scarborough Sector having regard to access road and parking on Seminary lands be deferred until approval of the Plan by the Borough of Scarborough. The Resolution was - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOT CARRIED; Res. #15 Moved by: R.G. Hendersoll Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Master Plan for Bluffers Park, Scarborough Sector Waterfront Area 1972-1976, be adopted; and that the following action be taken: (a) The shoreline configuration shown in the Master Plan be subject to detailed design from a shore management and coastal engineering point of view; and (b) The Master Plan be presented to the Borough of Scarborough for approval. CARRIED; -3- H-9 COMMUNICATION - ForWARD 9 CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION RE PARKING LOT - EASTERN BEACHES Mr. McLean read a communication from the ForWARD 9 Citizens' Association having regard to a parking lot on the Eastern Beaches of the Waterfront recently constructed between the lake and the Boardwalk, containing a petition signed by a lengthy list of supporters, which had been deferred from the previous meeting of the Board. Res. #16 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord Seconded by: W.G. Messer RESOLVED THAT: The communication from the ForWARD 9 Citizens' Association, containing a signed petition, which states: "We, the undersigned, request that the temporary parking lot recently constructed between the lake and the ~oard- walk, at the western end of the Boardwalk, be removed before this coming summer and that the beach then be promptly restored to its original fine condition." - be received. CARRIED UNANIK>USLY; NEW BUSINESS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 13 The Chairman advised that the material to be presented at the meeting agreed upon for Thursday, April 13, may not be available for that date and that the meeting may be postponed. TIMING OF BOARD MEETINGS The matter of timing of Advisory Board meetings was discussed briefly. Res. #17 Moved by: H.Eo Kennedy Seconded by: C.A. Harper RESOLVED THAT: Meetings of this Board in,future be called at 1:30 p.m., instead of 2:00 p.m. CARRIED; SCARBOROUGH SECTOR WATERFRONT PLAN Mr. McLean presented a petition signed by the residents of five properties on Broadmead Avenue proposed for acquisition in connection with Bluffers Park, Scarborough Sector, Waterfront Plan, who wished to be excluded from the plan of acquisition, being #33 to #41 Broadmead Avenue, Borough of Scarborough. Following receipt of the petition a Mrs. Petkovics, residing at #39 Broadmead Avenue, telephoned Mr. McLean and stated that she wished to have her name deleted from the said petition. Res. #18 Moved by: P.B. Pickett Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: The matter of a petition signed by the residents of five properties numbered from 33 to 41 Broadmead Avenue stating that they wished to be excluded from the plan of acquisition in connection with Bluffers Park, Scarborough Sector, Waterfront Plan, be referred to the Task Force for further study; and H-lO -4- THAT Mr. McLean be directed to acknowledge the telephone call from Mrs. Petkovics, located at 39 Broadmead Avenue, Borough of Scarborough, requesting that her name be removed from the said petition, advising ~1at her request was acknowledged and that her name had been removed from the petition, as requested. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Mr. J.R. Williams addressed the meet~ng briefly and passed on his observations with regard to the effect of the proposed sewage treatment plant in Pickering on the various projects of the Authority, as well as the proposed Second Toronto Airport and the implications which it will present. The Chairman requested Dr. Lord to summarize the entire matter for the information of the members and advised that the subject would be considered by the Executive Committee. ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m., March 16. F.A.. Wade F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer Tlh\<e Metlr~1P~llii itt&]Th 1r ~lr~]Thit~ ~]Thd ~~gii~]Th <CO]Th$~lrwa\ itii~]Th A tUl itlh\~lrii fey H-l1 MnM[JTE~ Waterfront Advisory Board Thursday-April-l3-1972 #3/72 The Waterfront Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Dri ve, Downsview, on Thursday, April 13, 1972, commencing at 1:30 p.m. P RESENT WERE Chairman F.A. Wade Vice-Chairman A.H. Cowling Members J. Carroll Miss T. Davidson Mrs. J.A. Gardner C.A. Harper B.G. Harrison H.E. Kennedy Mrs. S. Martin P.B. Pickett Mrs. J. Tyrrell J.R. Williams Authority Chairman Dr. G.Ross Lord Authority Vice-Chairman R.G. Henderson Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Project Director, WF Plan W.A. McLean Engineer M. R. Garrett ABSENT WERE Members Wm.E. LeGros D. Melnik W.Grant Messer A. O'Donohue MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/72 were presented. Res. #19 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/72, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; DELEGATION - AJF~ SCENIC DRIVE A dp.legation of the Ajax Ratepayers Association presented a petition ~dving regard to Ajax Scenic Drive, which was discussed in detail. Res. #20 Moved by: J. Carroll Seconded by: Mrs. J.A.Gardner RESOLVED THAT: The presentation and brief having regard to the proposed Scenic Drive in the Town of Ajax presented by Mr. H. Irvine on behalf of the Ajax Ratepayers Association, be received and referred to the Waterfront Task Force for further study and consultation with the Town of Ajax and report back. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; H-l2 -2- HUMBER BAY WA TERF RONT AREA Master Plan-Etobicoke Sector Report #3/72 of the Waterfront Task Force having regard to the Master Plan - Humber Bay Waterfront Area - Etobicoke Sector, was presented. Res. #21 Moved by: P.B. pickett Seconded by: Mrs. ,T . A . Gardner RESOLVED THAT: Report #3/72 of the Waterfront Task Force having regard to the Master Plan - Humber Bay Waterfront Area - Etobicoke Sector, be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Master Plan for the Humber Bay Waterfront Area, Etobicoke Sector be adopted, and in this connection THAT the following action be taken: i) In the detail design of the contouring of the new land, great care be taken to provide a sui tabl e environment for tree growth, and that the Metropolitan Parks Department be consulted in this connection; . . ) The need for bathing facilities in this area be 11, recognized, and that in extensions to the plan beyond 1976, bathing facilities be included; iii) The need for small boat harbour facilities in the Humber Bay/Mimico Creek vicinity be recognized and that con- sideration be given to mooring and docking facilities in this area; iv) The shoreline configuration be subject to detailed design from a coastal engineering point of view. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CHESTERTON SHORES PiCkering/Ajax Sector A Task Force communication was presented having regard to the communication received from the Pickering Township Planning Director regarding the continuation of the open space designation in connection with the preparation of a revised plan of the Chesterton Shores area. Res. #22 Moved by: J.R. Williams Seconded by: R.G. Henderson RESOL VED THAT: The communication from the Waterfrcrt Task Force re Chesterton Shores be rece1ved; and further THAT the Pickering Township Planning Director be advised: i) THAT The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority recognizes a potential in the Chesterton Shores area as open space in connection with waterfront development; -3- H-13 ii) THAT no provision has been made in the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan, 1972-1976, for acquisition in the Chesterton Shores area; iii) THAT no consideration is to be given to the acquisition of the Chesterton Shores area at this time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; BLUFFERS PARK - Scarborough Sector - Petition A communication from the Task Force was presented having regard to a petition from the owners of property on Broadmead Avenue in the Bluffers Park area requesting that their properties be removed from the Waterfront Plan. Res. #23 Moved by: P. B. Pickett Seconded by: Mrs. S. Martin RESOLVED THAT: The communication from the Task Force regarding a petition from the owners of property on Broadmead Avenue be received; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan, 1972-1976, as it pertains to land acquisition in the Bluffers Park area, not be amended to exclude the five properties fronting on Broadmead Avenue but that the properties should be acquired, if possible, by negotiations, as they come on the market. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m., April l3. F.A. Wade F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer _ -- --- ------ H-14 SCHEDULE "A'I TO: THE C!-IAI'lMAN ANn M~~""lC; O~ TH~ '"T'\TEiU';ONT :\T'IVI~~ BOA"'~ 'l3: fJ'.LASTE~ PLAN, ~ItJMB!l:~ BAY ~7::\T!~!i'~NT A~E.1.\, ETOBICOI~ S~m'O~ Il'lT~DUCTIOl-l In October of 1969, the Metro~olitan Toronto Planning Board commiAAioned a design ~tudy for the 3umber Bay ~~terfront area to establish and co~t development which could be completed in a five-year period. The consultants presented their report in October of 1970, which outlined t~~ a1tern~tives for development. Scheme A included park land, commercial and residential develop- ment in an area compri~ing approximately 125 acres of land and waterways. Scheme B proposed a development which was primarily park land, with related commercial development on about 85 acres ~f land and \'I8terways . Both schemes were desiqned to be served by the same road system which would connect the extenr-ion of park La\'1n ~oad in a 1001) through landfill to a new access ramp to and from points east on the Queen ~lizabeth Highway. The Metropolitan ~oronto Planning Board fo~~rded these 9roposalp to the Borough of 3tobicoke, who a fter study, recomnended that 'lcheme B be ad~ted with the deletion of a motel and convention centre which was ?r~osed on the landfill area. In 1971, the ~uthority adopted ~tage ~ of ~cheme B as ~roject l'7 F-l, a project for the acquiAition and deve1Q9ment of the Mtmico Creek ~aterfront ~ea. ~liR ~roject includec the creation of 14 acres of ne\./ land, e]::tending south from Lake Sh:>re Blvd. on the "rest side of the Mimico Creek. Thi~ ~roject i~ nO\~ in 9rogress, and the fill portion of the operation is e:~ected to be complete by June 1972. The completion of the 9roject will include land- scaping, the 9rovi~ion of road access, 9arkin9, boat launching ramps, 9icnic areas, foot 9a thA, \'la shroom~, and a lookout point. In preparing the Metropolitan Toronto and ~e9ion ~aterfront ~lan, 1972-1976, the ~uthority included C;tage II of l3cheme B as amended by the Borough of ~tobicoke, as the Humber Bay .'Yaterfront 1\rea. This Master plan deals with l3taqe II of ~cheme B, and is based on the proposal~ set out in the Master Plan, Metropolitan Toronto t'laterfront, Phase I, ~tobicoke ~ector, 9reparec by the fi~, Johnson Surtroruc ~Tein~tein + Associates Ltc., and as amended by the Borough of 3tobicoke. ~:ISTING CONDITIONS This site, lying south of the Lake ~hore Blvd. in the Borough of '3tobicoke, bet,'reen the t-~imico Creek and the ~!umber ~iver, ir- proposed for ceve10?ment following c~letion of landfill operations at the Mimico ~reek. The ~resent site i~ characterized by highway commercial URes fronting on Lake C;~ore B1vc., including two gas stations, 17 motels, and a dozen sinq1e-fami1y dwellings. Private and public ~mer~ in thi~ area have engaged in ~hore1ine filling in an unco-ordinateo fashion. The resultant shoreline has a serrated np?earance, ir unr:table, and further modifications should be subject to regulation under an \uthority shoreline management 1,;)olicy. ContinueC' H-15 To: The Chairman and Members of the -raterfront AdviF'ory Board "1a: !tiaster ~lan, Hwnber Bay 'Taterfront "\rea, st~bicoke ~ector ~ISTING OONDITI0~9 (continued) Until recently, the area lying south :)f Lake ~hore ~oad continued to be e~:tended by filling. ~rom the road~my to the water's e~ge, the land varies in depth from 450 feet to 850 ~eet, and the t;)rivate o~merships from 250 feet to 1000 feet, including ?rivate waterlots. The land bet,.reen the Lake ~hore noad and the lake i~ included in current proposals of the niF'trict 7 ~lan for t~e Borough of ~tobicoke. These proposal~ recommend re-development of the motel strip, making 9rovi~ion for public park lands, multiple residential development, a school site, a commercial site, and a major hotel. ~1hile the area to be re-devel0ged iF: not included in the '\uthority' 8 Master ~lan, and it will be carried ~ut under the direction of the Borough of Etobicolte, it has con~iderable importance to the .'\uthority development proposals. Of ~articular interest, i" the necessity for re-sha9ing the exi~ting shoreline to conform more closely to mature beach criteria. The study area i~ served by three major east-west roads: the Queens~~y and L~~o ~hore ~oad are urban arterials, and the '"}ueen mlizabeth .~ay is the major e':press\tray connection to do,mtO\o.'n Toronto. The Queen "!:lizabetl1 'Yay is ?ro'9osed to be re-ali9f1ed to the north by the Department of Tran~~ortation and communications same time bet~reen 1972 an~ 1974, to improve the alignment of the road,~y, and will require the replacement of the bridge over the OlR. ~~en thi~ i~ c~mpleted, a net:' r3mp l()cated ap9roximately mid"laY bet\-1C!en the Mimico Cree~': and the '-lumber '1iver ,.rill. connect Lake 9hore ~oad. to and from 90ints e2!jt on the l'}ueen ~li~abeth T'!ay . A half diamond interchange bet,'reen t'l1e ~een ~lizabeth "lay and ~ark La~m ~oad i~ proposed to be conRtructed when the municipality ""iden~ Park La\oJD "load, and this interchange will connect the Lake Shore "load to anc. from l;)oints ,.rest on the lueen '"::lizabeth "ay. On the north Ride of the Ct-l"1 tracJeF' on the Queen '!;lizabeth 'Yay in the T.T.C. ~treetcar 1009, \fllich is ~roposed as the west tcrminu~ of the Queen street subwuY. ~ detaileo traffic re~ort describing the e:d--:ting condition~ '.las set out in .'\ppenoix r~ of the Jchn~on ~u~tronk ~7ein~tein re9ort. ~~ln USE CONCEPT - The Master ,lan pro?oses the offshore park development to b~ separate~ from the mainland by ~ waten~y which lies along the southern boundary of exi;.ting private and ~ublic o\~ershi? It would be the intention that a part of the re-development of the mainland area '~uld be the bringing into ,?ublic ownership th~ entire shoreline, in order to ensure public access. The body 0 f water lying between the newly-created lano and the mainland, in addi tion to 9rovidJ.ng protected "uter for small craft, ,.lill provide pleasant ,.riF'tas from the mainland to the par)" and from the 9ark to the mainlanc~. continued ::x: I ..... 0'1 I ---.... ....- -. I .--..... ~ . I / / !J.... I ---------------" \ / / , ~- \' \ / ' \ / ~ "::::"'''::c-- \\ \ ,,-- \ \ I \ I I I / / / I I / I LlC(...o ~1IITl'''1'''1I ! / _-_ I:lltnw. 1ftCN:..1flII _ MOPOUO .MQlIl1'~ I I lI'ftOlI'OKD ~CS AMI) '1.111."" I I 0::::::..../ ~[D lAtlD I / PLAN _"ItOJ(C'~ , CONCEPTUAL I I / J / / BAY / HUMBER WAUlIIf'ROJIT "-A" / / l[loelCQt(l KCTOII I / .,......... ~ - - - I / ADAI"RI) "'011 .N)HNKW SUSTIIONK WEINsn.. -- .--" / ! I . asSOCIATES UIlITO) -..... - L J MASTOI P\...... - 1e"["1 . ~- - - - I -- - ONTARIO --- - - LA K E. - -- H-17 To: The Chairman and Members of the ""::l.terfront \dvi,.ory 1303rd ;C!: ttlaster Plan, riumber Bny "'~aterfront \rea, 5tobicoke ~ector 6\CCn:~~ The Master ~lan ~ro?oses a regional 9arle in the Humber Bay ::l.rea \~ich will require the most direct connections 90ssible with the regional roac sy~tGm, that iA to the 1ueen 1lizabeth ~ay and to the Gardiner ~xpres~way. The long-range objective ip that the ne\"1 develO9Il\ent \.,ill be serve~ by a loop roa~ which connects ",ith the e:cten!='ion of parle L3\'m ;oaCl. through the landfill to the new ramp access to and from points east on the Gardiner. The Master plan, ~hich covers the period 1972-1976, proposes only the connection from Park La\'1n :~oad. THE HUMBr::~ BAY t'lATE~J!'noNT A~EZ\ The Humber Bay 'Taterfront \reC06 as ""et out in this plan includes the land and development it is anticipated can t~(e place in the five-year period of the Metropolitan Toronto and ~egion ~7aterfront Plan. The land area to be createc will be in the form of a curving ~pit e~ttending southward and east\"ard from the east side ~f the Mimico Creek, comprir-ing 51 acres of ne\! land and six acres of enclosec lakes. In 9reparing thi~ ~lan, the consultant considered th::l.t the 9roposed parlt land should be designed to include facil~ties of unique character 3nd of regional interest. ~or this reason, the park area has been designed as a water park, accommodating a great variety of recreational facilities, both active and vi~u3l, \',hich mal~e uCl!e of . "3ter. This development will include a series of enclo~ed interconnecting lakes and ?onds and the o9portunity to create ,"!aterfalls, canal~, and other forms of vmter di~play. ~urroundina the enclopen bodies of w~ter, extennive areas are provicec for ?icnic areas, foot paths, lookout points, ::1 restaurant, and washroom facilities. The plan :las been ~.evi"ed so that: limited boating facilitieq connecting with Lake ontari~ could be nrovidea, if found de~irable. COST~ The costs of carrying out the Humber B\lY '7nterfront !\rea develQt)- ment. , exclusive of lane acaui,.ition CO"ts, during the perio~ 1972-1976, are estimatec as follows: 1. placing of fill and rubble $825,000 2. Protective armour material, shoreline fini~hin9 $475,000 3. Top soil ~nd cite grading $100,000 4. seeding and landsca~ing $ 85,000 s. ~oads, !,)~rldn9, '."alk"'ayr.:;, f'=X)t bridges $200,000 6. ~ond linings and circulation $150,000 7. Lavatory and c~ncession buil~in9 $ 55,000 8. Utilities $ 85,000 9. ryesign anr c~ntingency $ 90,000 ':'CT.\L $2,OSS,O()O "'.,ntj T"'.'- ,,:. ~ H-18 To: The Chaixman and Members of 'the .:aterfront '\dviFlory Board ~el t~aster plan, ~r Bay "'aterfront '\rea, i.:tobicoke 'iectC!)r :1ECOMMEmATIO~T$ The Task ~orce agreed .:1nd recomnends to the :'1aterfront .~vi"ory Board that: a) the Master Plan for the Humber Bay "Jaterfront !\rea, !::tobicoke Sector be adopted, an~ in thi~ connection that the following action be ta~en: i) In the detail design of the contouring of the new land great care be taken to provide a suitable environment for tree growth, and that the l-ietropolitan park~ Depc1rtment be consulted in this connectionJ ii) ~le need for bathing facilities in this area be re- cognized, and t~at in exten~ionR to the plan beyond 1976, bathing facilities be included; iii) The need for small boat har.bour facilities in the ~r Bay/Mtmico Creek vicinity be recognized, and that con- sideration be giv~n to mooring and docking facilities in this area.; iv) Tile shoreline configuration be subject to detailed design from a coastal engineering point of view. ~1. :\. McLean Director t"7aterfront Project f.iarch 28, 1972 lllli\~ Met1:lr~1P~llii fc~]Th 1f ~lr(Q)]Thtt~ ~Jlhcdl ~~gii<U1]Th <C~]Th$~lr\,{~ t1:ii (Q)]Th A tUl tlli\~lrii ty H-19 MnNtU1flE,~ Waterfront Advisory Board ThursdaY-May-25-1972 #4/72 - --- The Waterfront Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, May 25, 1972, commencing at l:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman F.A. Wade Vice-Chairman A.H. Cowling Members J. Carroll Miss T. Davidson Mrs. J.A. Gardner C.A. Harper B.G. Harrison H.E. Kennedy Wm. E. LeGros Mrs. S. Martin D. Melnik W.G. Messer A. o 'Donohue J.R. Williams Mrs. J. Tyrrell Authority Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord Authority Vice-Chairman R.G" Henderson Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Director of Operations K.G. Higgs Project Director WF Plan W.A. McLean Engineer M.R. Garrett ABSENT Member P.B. Pickett MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #3/72 were presented. Res. #24 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: J. Carroll RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #3/72, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1972 was presented. Res. #25 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord Seconded by: H.E. Kennedy RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1972, be received and filed" CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; H-20 -2- REPORT #4/72 - TASK FORCE MASTER PLAN, EAST POINT PARK SCARBOROUGH SECTOR W/F PLAN Mr. McLean presented the Master Plan for East Point Park, Scarborough Sector, Waterfront Plan. Mr. J"R. Bousfield - Proctor, Redfern, Bousfield & Bacon, Consulting Engineers, was on hand to answer questions asked by members of the Board. Res. #26 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: H.E. Kennedy RESOLVED THAT: Report #4/72 of the Task Force having regard to the Master Plan, East Point Park, Scarborough Sector of the Waterfront Plan 1972-1976, be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Master Plan for East Point Park, Scarborough Sector, Waterfront Plan 1972-1976, be adopted; and that the following action be taken: (a) The shoreline configuration as indicated in the Master Plan be subject to detail design from a coastal engineering point of view; and (b) In accordance with the procedures established for dealing with waterfront projects, the Plan be submitted to the Borough of Scarborough and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for consideration and approval. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT #4/72 - TASK FORCE MASTER PLAN, SYLVAN PARK SCARBOROUGH SECTOR W/F PLAN The Master Plan for Sylvan Park, Scarborough Sector, Waterfront Plan was presented and discussed in some detail. Res. #27 Moved by: W"G. Messer Seconded by: C.A. Harper RESOLVED THAT: Report #4/72 of the Task Force having regard to the Master Plan, Sylvan Park, Scarborough Sector of the Waterfront Plan 1972-76, be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Master Plan for Sylvan Park, Scarborough Sector, Waterfront Plan 1972-76, be adopted; and that the following action be taken: ( a) The shoreline protective works as indicated in the plan be subject to final design from a coastal engineering point of view; and (b) In accordance with procedures established for dealing with waterfront projects, the Plan be submitted to the Borough of Scarborough and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for consideration and approval. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT #4/72 - TASK FORCE LAND USE AND TRAFFIC STUDY EAST SIDE OF FRENCHMAN'S BAY PICKERING/AJAX SECTOR W/F PLAN A Staff communication was presented advising that the Authority, together with the Township of Pickering, engaged the firm of -3- H-2l project Planning Associates Limited to carry out a study of land use and traffic between Frenchman's Bay and the Duffin's Creek for the purposes of determining a suitable land use policy for lands adjoining the east shore of Frenchman's Bay, and the need for a road parallel to the east shore of Frenchman's Bay, and if such a road were required, to establish its function and alignment. The consultants were also required to study and recommend a suitable land use policy for that area of Squires Beach not included in the Authority's acquisition plans. Res. #28 Moved by: J. Carroll Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: Report #4/72 of the Task Force having regard to Land Use and Traffic Study, East Side of Frenchman's Bay, Pickering/ Ajax Sector, Waterfront Plan 1972-76, be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The findings of the Land Use and Traffic Report, Frenchman's Bay, be endorsed and recommended to the Council of the Township of Pickering, as follows: (a) The East Bayshore of Frenchman's Bay, with the exception of the eastern sand spit be developed for marinas and boat- oriented uses; (b) The East Bayshore road giving direct access to all marina and water-oriented fac~lities be constructed as a part of a con- tinuous scenic link throughout this sector of the waterfront; (c) The area of Squires Beach not required for park purposes be designated a holding zone pending a decision of the location of the Central York/Pickering Sewage Treatment Plant. If the area is not affected by this proposal, it should be re-zoned to R2 and development allowed to resume; (d) East/west link between Sandy Beach Road and the Church Street extension referred to on page six of the report as being required to give relief to the proposed Bayshore road be considered an important element of the Plan. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT #4/72 - TASK FORCE PRELIMINARY INVENTORY REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING - W/F PLAN A Staff communication was presented advising that James F. MacLaren Limited had been engaged to carry out a study to evaluate the state of knowledge of the physical, hydrologic, chemical, bacteriological and biological characteristics of the Lake Ontario waterfront area under the jurisdiction of the Authority and to establish environmental monitoring requirements related to proposed development. Res. #29 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: R.G. Henderson RESOLVED THAT: Report #4/72 of the Task Force having regard to Preliminary Inventory Report on Environmental Monitoring for the Waterfront Plan, 1972-76, be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The following action be taken in con- nection with the Preliminary Inventory Report on Environmental Monitoring for the Waterfront Plan, 1972-76, as prepared by James F. MacLaren Limited, Consulting Engineers: H-22 -4- (a) The Staff be directed to investigate the alternatives in the design of immediate monitoring requirements for existing Authority projects and those soon to be undertaken and that budget provision for such monitoring be made in the budget of the Authority; (b) The Ministry of the Environment be requested to convene a meeting, to include representatives of agencies involved in monitoring on the waterfront, to discuss the co-ordination of data collection. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; 1973 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES Mr. McLean presented the Preliminary Budget Estimates for 1973 and pointed out that the Authority is required to provide the Province of Ontario with budget estimates by July preceding the budget year; and since the work programme for 1972 has not yet started and the date of starting is dependant on approvals not yet received, predicting expenditures for 1973 could not be detailed at this time. Res. #30 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: D. Melnik RESOLVED THAT: The 1973 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as presented, be approved in principle; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1973 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be included in the 1973 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; TOUR - CANADA CENTRE FOR INLAND WATERS, BURLINGTON IT WAS AGREED THAT the Chairman would make arrangements for the Board members to tour the Canada Centre for Inland Waters, Burlington at an early date. WATERFRONT PLAN - INFORMATION SHEET Mr. McLean showed a proposed information sheet on the work of the Board, which would be made available on request to the public. IT WAS AGREED that the proposed information sheet should be proceeded with and used for general distribution. DETROIT WATERFRONT PLAN Res. #31 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: Mrs. J. Tyrrell RESOLVED THAT: At the first opportunity, the Chairman and Director of the Waterfront Task Force be authorized to contact the appropriate officials in the Detroit area and to visit the area when suitable plans can be made. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m., May 25. F .A. Wade F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer SCHEDULE "An H-23 SECTION D Division: Waterfront Progr3I:1Ine: Waterfront Projects FINANCING Total Expenditure Less Total Revenue Muni cipa1 Levy Provincial Grant RE\tE1\1UE 1973 1972 1972 ACCT. eSTIMATE ACTUAL ESTIMATE nil nil nil EXPENDITURES 1973 1972 1972 ACCT. EST D4AT E ACTUAL ESTIMATE Etobicoke Sector Land Acquisition Land 400,000 212,000 Marie CUrtis Design Construction - Force Acct. 25,000 Construction - Contract - - 25,000 Mirnico Creek Design 35,000 30,000 Construction - Force Acct. 27,000 30,000 Construction - Contract 415,000 328,065 477..000 - 388,065 Humber Bay De sign 2,000 30,000 Construction - Force Acct. 33,000 Construction - Contract 275,000 154,500 310,000 - 184..500 H-24 SECTION D Division: Waterfront Programme: Waterfront Projects EXPENDITURES (Cont' d. ) 1973 1972 1972 ACCT. ESTIMATE ACTUAL ESTIMATE Sunnyside East and West Design 48,000 20,000 Construction - Force Acct. 99,000 Construction - Contract 297,000 230,000 444,000 - 250,000 Ashbridge's Bay and Woodbine Park Design 14,000 75,000 Construction - Force Acct. 60,000 50,000 Construction - Contract 605,000 759,534 679,000 - 884,534 Scarborough Sector Land Acquisition Land 200,000 l,717,218 200,000 - l,717,218 Bluffers Park Design 12,000 15,000 Construction - Force Acct. 22,000 Construction - Contract 726,000 135,000 760,000 - 150,000 CUdia/Sylvan Parks Design 2,000 Construction - Force Acct. 9,000 Construction - Contract 20,000 31,000 - - Guildwood Design Construction - Force Acct. Construction - Contract - - - East Point Park De sign 26,000 Construction - Force Acct. Construction - Contract 26,000 - - H-25 SECTION D Division: Waterfront prograrrune: Waterfront Projects EXPENDITURES (Cant' d. ) 1973 1972 1972 ACCT. ESTIMATE ACTUAL ESTD1ATE pickering/Ajax Land Acquisition Land 500,000 765,220 500,000 - 765,220 Petticoat Creek Design 33,000 10,000 Construction - Force Acct. 91,000 Construction - Contract 254,000 140,000 378,000 - 150,000 Shoreline Management Design 8,000 30,000 Construction - Force Acct. Construction - Contract 80,000 20,000 88,000 - 50,000 Studies/Research Design 50,000 191,185 50,000 - 191, 185 TOTALS 4,343,000 - 4,967,722 T1h\~ M~fclr~1P>~llii tCQ\m\ 1r ~1f~m\fc~ am\(Ql ~~gii~]Th <C~]Th~~Irw~tCii~m\ AtUlfc1h\~lriifcy H-26 MllNlUllIF:~ Waterfront Advisory Board Thursday-November-l6-l972 #5/72 The Waterfront Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Thursday, November l6, 1972, commencing at 1:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman F.A. Wade Vice-Chairman A.H. Cowling J. Carroll Miss T. Davidson Mrs. J.A. Gardner C.A. Harper B.G. Harrison H.E. Kennedy Wm. E. LeGros J.R. Williams Mrs. J. Tyrrell Authority Vice-Chairman R.G. Henderson Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Director of Operations K.G. Higgs Adm. - Waterfront Division W.A. McLean Project Engineer W/F Div. M.R. Garrett Supervisor, Planning W/F C.G. Walker ABSENT WERE Members Mrs. S. Martin D. Melnik W.G. Messer A. O'Donohue P.B. Pickett, Q.C. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #4/72 were presented. Res. #32 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: H.E. Kennedy RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #4/72, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT The Staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to August 3l, 1972 was presented. Res. #33 Moved by: M~s. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: Miss ~. Davidson RESOLVED THAT: The staff Progress Report for the period May 1 to August 31, 1972, be received and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; AJAX WATERFRONT SCENIC ACCESS ROUTE A report of the Waterfront Task Force was presented having regard to the Ajax Waterfront Scenic Access Route. The report was considered in detail. H-27 -2- Res. #34 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: Miss T. Davidson RESOLVED THAT: The report of the Waterfront Task Force, having regard to the Ajax Waterfront Scenic Access Route be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THA T : The recommendations contained in the report of the Waterfront Task Force, having regard to the Ajax Waterfront Scenic Access Route, as amended, be adopted. CARRIED; APPLICATION FOR MARINA ASSISTANCE A report of the Task Force having regard to application for marina assistance was presented. Res. #35 Moved by: A.H. Cowling Seconded by: J.R. Williams RESOLVED THAT: The report of the Waterfront Task Force having regard to application for marina assistance be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Application be made to the Federal Government for assistance under the Marina Policy for those portions of the Ashbridges Bay and Bluffers Park Waterfront Areas which may be eligible under the Policy. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; SPORT FISHING ON THE METRO WATERFRONT A report of the Waterfront Task Force having regard to sport fishing on the Metro Waterfront was presented. Res. #36 Moved by: J. Carroll Seconded by: H.E. Kennedy . RESOLVED THAT: The report of the Waterfront Task Force having regard to sport fishing on the Metro Waterfront be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained in the report of the Waterfront Task Force having regard to sport fishing on the Metro Waterfront, as set forth herein, be adopted: (a) The Authority recognize the importance of improving the non- commercial fishery along the Metro Toronto waterfront in its waterfront development proposals through the inclusion of facilities to increase the accessibility of the lake to fishermen; (b) The Sport Fisheries Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources, be the agency responsible for stocking and managing the non- commercial fishery, including safety patrols; (c) All agencies recognize the importance of the present basically "coarse" fishery along the waterfront as a leisure activity enjoyed by many people, especially children, and well suited to the present low water quality close to the shore; (d) The Authority give serious consideration to the Sport Fisheries Branch's suggestions on improving access to the present "coarse" fishery in its proposals for waterfront development through the provision of fishing piers, more public access to warm water outfalls from generating stations, sheltered coves and lagoons and steep landfill -3- H-28 slopes in certain locations, especially in light of the fact that the present low water quality right along the shoreline cannot be guaranteed to improve to that needed for more sporting fish such as salmon and trout for a considerable time; (e) Extra boat ramps, space for charter boat operations, beyond those facilities already proposed in The Metro- politan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan, 1972-l976, be considered, inasmuch as a sport fishery may develop along the Metro Toronto waterfront following the stocking proposed by the Sport Fisheries Branch, as information is received from the Branch in terms of where and in what quantities these fish will be available for fishing. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; 1973 CAPITAL WORKS ESTIMATES The 1973 Capital Works Estimates were presented and discussed in some detail. Res. #37 Moved by: B.G. Harrison Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: The 1973 Capital Works Estimates, as presented, be received and appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1973 Capital Works Estimates be included in the 1973 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PETTICOAT CREEK WATERFRONT AREA Approval of Pickerinq Township A communication from the Administrator, Waterfron~ Division, was presented having regard to the approval of Pickering Township for the Petticoat Creek Waterfront Area. Res. #38 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: J.R. Williams RESOLVED THAT: The communication having regard to approval of Pickering Township for the Petticoat Creek Waterfront Area be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The development of Petticoat Creek Waterfront Area be proceeded with on the basis of the Pickering Council approval; and THAT the Authority convene a meeting of representatives of the Authority, the Metropolitan Toronto P~rks Department, the Metro- politan Toronto Planning Board, the Borough of Scarborough, the Township of Pickering and the Minist~y of Natural Resources, to discuss site alternatives for a tourist campground in the Authority's eastern watershed area. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CITY OF TORONTO CENTRAL SECTOR WATERFRONT The development of the Central Sector of the Waterfront within The City of Toronto was discussed at some length. Res. #39 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: WIn. E. LeGros THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Due to the number of proposals that are being made for development in the Central Sector of the Waterfront, The City of Toronto Planning Board be urged to establish a structure which will coordinate the various agencies involved in Waterfront Planning and Development. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; H-29 -4- PROPOSED FEDERAL WATERFRONT PARK The recent announcement that the Federal Government proposes to acquire and develop a Waterfront Park within The City of Toronto was discussed at some length. Res. #40 Moved by: Miss T. Davidson Seconded by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner RESOLVED THAT: WHEREAS the Waterfront Advisory Board is gratified to learn that The Government of Canada is planning to establish a Waterfront Park in the Capital City of Ontario; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Authority advise The Government of Ontario, with copies to the Planning Boards of Metropolitan Toronto, The City of Toronto, The Toronto Harbour Commission and The Government of Canada that we would appreciate the opportunity of cooperating in overall planning for adequately balanced and distributed facilities across the entire waterfront of the Toronto region. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m., November 16. F .A. Wade F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer SCHEDULE "A" H-30 TO: THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD RE: AJAX WATERFRONT SCENIC ACCESS ROUTE INTRODucrrION In 1968, the Metropolitan Toronto Waterf:r'ont Plan (as adopted by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, the Township of piCkering, the village of Pickering, and the Town of Ajax) included a proposal for the establishment of a scenic access route from Frenchman's Bay along the waterfront to Carruthers Creek. The road was envisioned as giving continuous access (i. e. providing a waterfront road link) between various foreseen water-based recreational facilities. Specifically, the more easterly half between Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek was planned to link facilities at: (a) the mouth of Duffins Creek; (b) the foot 0 f Harwood Avenue in Ajax; . (c) the mouth of Carruthers Creek at pickering Beach; whereas the westerly half was planned to link facilities at: (a) Frenchman's Bay; (b) the Nuclear Generating Station at pickering; ( c) the west side of Duffins Creek. In both halves, the road was also planned to provide a pleasant scenic trip by car along that section of the waterfront for the many people who enjoy driving for pleasure, as well as to permit some enjoyment of the view during otherwise poor weather conditions, such as rain, cold, etc. Since 1968, the proposal has been re-iterated in the proposed Official Plan for Ajax as part of the town's road system. One section of road intended to be part of the scenic access route has actually been built as part of a subdivision development, and another subdivision including a road for the same purposes has been proposed. Also, the proposed building of the scenic access route through the strip of waterfront parkland reserve between PiCKering Beach Road and the easterly termina- tion of the present section of road intended as part of it, has been opposed by certain residents of Ajax who feel such a scenic route is not suitable in that particular area. PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT The Waterfront Advisory Board directed the Task Force to consider the Ajax Ratepayers' Association's brief and make recommendations. In so doing, it is appropriate to consider the entire scenic access route concept and its place in Authority long-t.:rm waterfront plans. This report includes a summary of the existing situation, scenic access route requirements, and recommendations including a conceptual plan for such a route in the Ajax area. H-31 To: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board Re: Ajax Waterfront Scenic Access Route (Page 2) SUMMARY OF PRESENT SI'I'UATION The scenic access route from Harwood Avenue to pickering Beach Road is favoured by the Metropolitan Toronto Waterfront Plan and the draft Official plan of the Town of Ajax as part of a system of such roads stretching from Frenchman's Bay to Carruthers Creek. The scenic route is intended to permit continuous access to points of interest along the waterfront, as well as providing car-borne recreationists with attractive views of the waterfront in all seasons. In the section in question, the primary purpose of the road, from the Authority's point of view, would be to connect the planned large regional recreation developments at Frenchman's Bay, the foot of Harwood Avenue, and Pickering Beach/Carruthers Creek, as well as providing attractive views of the waterfront to motorists. Indeed, it is one of the few areas where there is an opportunity to put such a route very cl~se to the lakeshore. It has not been intended that cars will be encouraged to stop along it between the three nodes of recreational development, since no parking space would be provided, except right at each node where ample parking would be available for the recreational activities there. One section of road intended as part of the scenic route has been built. It was built as part of a subdivision development and has residential lots fronting on it on the north side. It is linked to the Ajax street system. Another section is intended, again with frontage, as part of an application for another subdivision in the area (see Figure I). The proposed re-design of Highway 401 with elimination of the present interchange at Harwood Avenue, and the building of new interchanges at pickering Beach Road and Valley Road, will place greater importance on the availability of east-west connecting road links throughout the Town of Ajax. The scenic access route is dealt with in the draft Ajax Official plan as such a link and has, consequently, been designated as a "collector" road (i.e. a road which would be primarily intended to distribute traffic from arterial roads into residential streets, having an 86-foot right of way and an ultimate pavement width of 48 feet with two traffic lanes plus space for parking) . However, it has been specifically limited between McLarnan Road and Pickering Beach Road to no more than two traffic lanes by later additions to the Official Plan. I~ would still have an 86-foot right of way to permit landscaping, etc. to make it more compatible with adjoining residential neighbourhoods. The Ajax Ratepayers' Association has objected to the proposed building of the scenic access route from the present eastern termination of the small section of road intended to be part of it (i.e. the corner of Lake Driveway and McLarnan Road) to Pickering Beach Road. The Association feels that with the present attractiveness of the open space now, there would be very much lost by the building of such a road and the resultant car traffic. In their letters and brief to the Waterfront Advisory Board, they have cited problems of pollution, accident danger, loss of very attractive and useful open space and lack of need for such a route. A petition signed by 878 residents of the Town of Ajax has asked the Ajax Town Council to ensure that the area is kept as "pleasant passive open space, free from all roads". There are presently some 20 houses backing on to the urea the scoo:mic route is proposed to cross. H-32 To: The Chairman and Members of the \'lcl'terf.i.."ont Advisory Board Re: Ajax Waterfront Scenic Access l~oub:.: (Page 3) _____ h SCENIC ACCESS ROUTE GENERAL POL_Cf RECOMMENDATIONS The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Wa'cerfront Plan of December 1967 called for the building of scenic access routes to waterfront areas wherever possible along the Metropolitan Toronto waterfront, both to provide continuous access along the waterfront to envisioned water- based recreational activities, and to give the many people who enjoy driving along looking at attractive landscapes more opportunities to do so in all seasons. Unfortunately, physical limitations, such as the existence of ravines and well-established neighbourhoods close to the water prevented the planning of extensive scenic routes in all but a few areas along the waterfront, because of: ( a) the expense of building through, or over, such ravines and other topographic limitations; (b) the Plan's stated objective of disturbir.g existing residential areas as little as possible, primarily by avoiding residential streets as access routes only. It is the belief of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority that such requirements and restrictions must be considered as policy, since the whole basis of the Authority's development of the Metropolitan Toronto waterfront lies in the acceptance of the Waterfront Plan by all the various municipalities involved. These general policies, however, should be elaborated in terms of acceptable devices which can be used to achieve the objective of the policy. A member of the Task Force staff was sent to ottawa to examine the system of scenic access routes developed by the National Capital Commission, in order that we could profit by their experience. This investigation was of considerable help in developing the following policy recommendations. 1. Scenic access routes should be established to gain access to waterfront areas and should have .the following characteristics: ( a) Link directly with arteri.al or collector roads and avoid residential streets being a part of the access system; (b) Be located and designed so as to take advantage of views and provide for all-season enjoyment of the waterfront area; (c) Be located and designed to have minimal adverse effect on communities which are adjacent to, or overlook, the access route; ( d) Only the convenient minimum of access points be provided to such routes for all usersJ pede str ians, bicyclists, and motorists. 2. Scenic access route right of ways should be sufficient to permit: (a) adequate buffer landscaping for adjacent park and residential use s; (b) centre boulevards to strengthen the scenic characteristics of the access route where greater than "convenient minimum of access" exists. H-33 To: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board Re: Ajax Waterfront Scenic Access Route (Page 4) GENERAL POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS 3. Scenic routes, whether a part of the park or the street system, should make provision for safe pedestrian and bicycle crossing of the route, including cross-walks, grade separations, and protective fencing. AJAX SCENIC ACCESS ROUTE With scenic access route general policy recommendations in mind, the proposals for such a route through the Ajax Sector of the waterfront were examined. Respecting Comments from the Ajax Ratepayers' Association Regarding the Building of a Scenic Access Route Between McLarnan Road and Pickering Beach Road The Ajax Ratepayers' Association has stated in various letters and a brief to the Waterfront Advisory Board, that they are opposed to the building of any road through the above-mentioned section and have a petition with some 878 signatures of Ajax residents supporting this view. It is their belief that a scenic access route in this location would severely restrict the use of what is presently a pleasant open space for strollers, dog walkers, children's play, tobogganning, and similar activities, by splitting the area up into two halves, using up a sizable portion of the area for road surface, introducing some danger to children in the form of the car and encouraging users of such a road to use land that is reserved in the draft Ajax Official Plan for neighbourhood and community park use. They also state that they believe an Ajax waterfront scenic access route east of Harwood Avenue is unnecessary in that "vertical access" could be provided from existing major streets in Ajax to the planned recreational facilities at the foot of Harwood Avenue and at pickering Beach/ Carruthers Creek, so that people would travel along major non- residential streets only to get from one area to the other without going through residential areas. Should the proposed road be designed and constructed without giving adequate attention to these concerns, it would become the hazard suggested by the ratepayers. On the other hand, the hazards that improper design and construction would create cannot be construed as reasons obviating the necessity of the road. Nor can necessity be given as a reason for poor design. The fact that a scenic access route was proposed in this area before development took place cannot be given as proof of necessity, nor can the fact that a part of the area has developed prior to the actual road design be used as assurance that the road will be incompatible and unnecessary. What is required is an assessment of the proposed road in terms of function and design in the light of existing and anticipated conditions. H-34 To: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board Re: Ajax Waterfront Scenic Access Route (Page 5) AJAX SCENIC ACCESS ROUTE 1. As has been pointed out earlier, the function of the proposed road from the Authority's point of view as the waterfront develop- ment agency, is to provide an attractive access route to the activity nodes in the eastern portion of pickering/Ajax Sector, avoiding conflict of park traffic with the local street system. Reviewing this intended function in the light of conditions as they exist today, it should be noted that: (a) The Metropolitan Toronto Planning Board, in commenting on the plan of subdivision to the north in 1967, approved the application seeing the proposed development as "preserving a 400-foot depth open space along the lake edge, permitting future construction of a lakeside drive which conforms to the basic principles of lakefront development in the area". (b) The proposal that it is possible to have "vertical access" which will keep people using the scenic access route out of the adjacent residential areas, as well as "continuous access" along a waterfront scenic driveway is not realistic in this case. If there were only vertical access, a motorist would be very tempted to drive into the adjacent residential areas to try and find his way from one recreational area to another, since it is a considerable distance north to the first east- west collector street--Dreyer Drive. Inconvenience to both motorists and residents would result. It is, therefore, the belief of the Authority that a continuous waterfront scenic access route is much more likely to keep non-residential traffic out of the adjoining residential area than would "vertical access". (c) There are existing and proposed suitable collector routes to provide access to the scenic route (Valley Road, Harwood Avenue, and Pickering Beach Road), and under new proposals for the area, Valley Road and pickering Beach Road will have interchanges \"i th Highway 40l. It has been speculated that these connections will greatly increase the use of the lake- front portion of the system. It is quite reasonable to expect, however, that most non-recreation traffic with Ajax destinations will find it more convenient to use routes other than the scenic access route. ( d) A section of road proposed to be a part of the scenic access route has already been constructed (Lake Driveway between Cowling Crescent and McLarnan Road) . A further extension of the road is proposed in a currp~t application for subdivision T-21841. The road is being constructed as a part of the sub- division development. In order to make this feasible, one side (north) of the road is a part of the residential area, while the south side adjoins land intended to form a part of the waterfront park. Because of this, the road will serve as access to the properties fronting on it, and as the scenic access route. H-35 To: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board Re: Ajax Waterfront Scenic Access Route (Page 6) AJAX SCENIC ACCESS ROUTE 2. Design and Construction Considerations Recognizing the intended function of the scenic access route along the Ajax waterfront, its design characteristics will be important in ensuring that it can perform as expected, and avoid the problems which are foreseen by the area residents. The road through Ajax can be discussed in three distinct sections: (a) Area between McLarnan Road and Pickering Beach Road, where existing residences back on to land intended for public ownership approximately 400 feet from shoreline; (b) Existing and proposed section of "Lake Driveway", lots fronting on north side; ( c) Portion of scenic access route west of proposed subdivision to Duffins Creek area. No current development proposals. ( a) McLarnan Road to pickering Beach Road In this area, the residential lots back on to a 400-foot strip of open space which extends to the lake, and which is intended for public acquisition. The scenic access route proposed for this area can meet all of the criteria recom- mended under the general policy, but special attention will have to be given in design with respect to ( 1) (c) , minimal adverse effect on adjacent community. The residents' concern here is that the proposed road will cut through a useful piece of open space and create a hazard. The design of the road here, therefore, should: ( i) Locate the road as close to the water's edge as possible, so that it does not cut through the open space. This section of shore is a bluff approximately 30 feet high and is eroding. A quantity of broken sewer pipe has been dumped to retard erosion with little noticeable affect. Shoreline management measures will be required here, and the road could be constructed in conjunction with these. ( ii) The road edge should be bermed and landscaped to enable the continuing local use of the open space without danger. This will be particularly important for winter sledding. Proper landscape treatment will soften the effect of the road on the adjacent open space. ExisU.r:g topography will obscure the road from most of the existing residences. Special attention should also be given to recommendation ( 3) , provision for safe pedestrian crossing of the route. The most attractive portion of the shoreline in this area is at the pickering Beach end. Safe crossing of the route spould be designed to encourage the use of this part of the shoreline. Where it is felt there is a haz2rd involving crossing the road in this area, fencing incorporated in the landscape and berming programme may be desirable. 8-36 To: The Chair.man and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board Re: Ajax Waterfront Scenic Access Route (Page 7) AJAX SCENIC ACCESS ROUTE 2. (a) McLarnan Road to PiCkering Beach Road (Continued) Use of the open space in this area by others than pedestrians should not be encouraged, theyefore, parking on the scenic route should not be provided. (b) Lots Fronting on .Lake DriveWaY" section This sectiola can comply wi 1:h .:d! of the policy recanmendationB, except. (I) (d), convenient Il,inimum of access points. The driveways giving access co individual lots on the north side exceed the convenient millimum of access points thouqht desirable fOT a scenic road. For this reason, recommendation ( 2) (bl, centre boulevards, al'.~uld be incorporated in the design of this section. The centre boulevards will reduce pedestrian-motorist conflicts, and provide opportunities for attractive landscape treatment. A suggested treatment for this section is indicated in Figure II. . (c) Between Proposed subdivision T-2l84l and Duffins Creek Inasmuch as there is no existing development and no current proposals in this section, all of the policy recommendations can be met. proposals which may be put forward for this section should be designed with the .convenient min~ of access. criteria in mind. Clusters of housinq as opposed to all frontages having access to the driveway may be appropriate. 3. Land Acquisition PolicY The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront plan, 1972-1976 states the Authority's Land Acquisition Policy in the pickerinq/ Ajax Sector, -Land acqui~ition in the pickering/Ajax sector in connection with the Waterfront Plan was set out in Project W F-3A, A PrQject f~r the Acquisition and Development of Waterfront Lands in the Pickering/Ajax sector, adopted by the Authority in 1971, and approved by the Province under MA 274/71, dated July 21, 1971. It will be the intention of the Authority to continue the acquisitions proposed in Project W F-3A under this project." 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ON~ TRAFFIC LANE ". .. . .'.',,', ' ~'tfN ,:' BOULEVARD rfi:'?b:{) * . 4' SIDEWALK - I' RESERVE (MAY BE NECESSARY 7ff~t}. ~:.~ '\.:J TO WIDEN SIDEWALK) J!!:;"...~: ,"" \ ,'...... ~ \~\,..,.. d' ,t . ~.r;;?[!"l .0....)J.:y-; 'Y.;y:' '0/.-' ' .... ..}-!. '. ~ ~':--~f~, ~t~. gffJ)' ~ . I:LfW '~"("~' g' .c:\. -: '" JJ:~:?) , ~ ~ \ (WATERFRONT PARK) TH E METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION I ;9 CONSERVATION AUTHORITY CONCEPTUAL PLAN \ C CENTRE BOULEVARD SECTIO~~ :j :df --------- .P.JAX SCENIC ACCESS ROUT~;:r:1 LEGE~,D 'AVEUENT I~ I SCALE IUz 100' 'FIGURE II I ______~ - l ----~.- -, - - - - - - - H-4l To: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board Re: Ajax Waterfront Scenic Access Route (Page 12) RECOMMENDA TIONS The Task Force agreed and recommends to the Waterfront Advisory Board that the Ajax Waterfront Scenic Access Route report be received, and that the recommendations of the report, as follows, be adopted: 1. Low speed, non-commercial scenic routes should be established to gain access to waterfront areas and should have the following characteristics: (a) Link directly with arterial or collector roads and avoid residential streets being a part of the access system; (b) Be located and designed so as to take advantage of views and provide for all-season enjoyment of the waterfront area; ( c) Be located and designed to have minimal adverse effect on communities which are adjacent to, or overlook, the access route; (d) Only the convenient minimum of access points be provided to such routes for all users, pedestrians, bicylists, and motorists. 2. Scenic route rights of way should be sufficient to permit: (a) Adequate buffer landscaping for adjacent park and residential uses, and bicycle and pedestrian paths; (b) Centre boulevards to strengthen the scenic characteristics of the route where greater than "convenient minimum of access" exists. 3. Scenic routes, whether a part of the park or the street system, should make provision for safe pedestrian and bicycle crossing of the route, including cross-walks, grade separations, and protective fencing. 4. Specific Design and Construction Recommendations (a) McLarnan Road to Pickering Beach Road In this area, the residential lots back on to a 400-foot strip of open space which extends to the lake, and which is intended for public acquisition. The scenic route proposed for this area can meet all of the criteria recom- mended under the general pOlicy, but special attention will have to be given in design with respect to (1) (c) , minimal adverse effect on adjacent community. The residents' concern here is that the proposed roadway will cut through a useful piece of open space and create a hazard. The design of the roadway here, therefore, should: (i) Locate the road as close to tl1e water' s edge as possible, so that it does not cut through the open space. This section of shore is a bluff approximately 30 feet high and is eroding. A quantity of broken sewer pipe has been dumped to retard erosion with little noticeable affect. Shoreline management measures will be required here, and the roadway could be constructed in conjunction with theseo H-42 To: The Chairman and Members of the Waterfront Advisory Board Re: Ajax Waterfront Scenic Access Route (page 13) (ii) The road edge should be bermed and landscaped to enable the continuing local use of the open space without danger. This will be particularly important for winter sledding. Proper landscape treatment will soften the effect of the roadway on the adjacent open space. Existing topography will obscure the roadway from most of the existing residences. Special attention should also be given to recommendation (3), provision for safe pedestrian crossing of the route. The most attractive portion of the shoreline in this area is at the Pickering Beach end. Safe crossing of the route should be designed to encourage the use of this part of the shoreline. Where it is felt there is a hazard in other areas, fencing incorpororated in the landscape and berming programme may be desirable. Use of the open space in this area by others than pedestrians should not be encouraged, therefore, parking on the scenic route should not be provided. (b) Lots Fronting on Lake Driveway section This section can comply with all of the policy recommenda- tions, except (1) (d) , convenient minimum of access points. The driveways giving access to individual lots on the north side exceed the convenient minimum of access points thought desirable for a scenic roadwayo For this reason, recommen- dation ( 2) (b) , centre boulevards, should be incorporated in the design of this sec.tion. (c) Between Proposed Subdivision T-2184l and Duffins Creek Inasmuch as there is no existing development and no current proposals in this section, all of the policy recommendations can be met. Proposals which may be put forward for this section should be designed with the "convenient minimum of access" criteria in mind. Clusters of housing as opposed to all frontages having access to the driveway may be appropriate. S. That the Land Acquisition Policy established in the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Waterfront Plan, 1972-1976 be proceeded with. Wo A. McLean Administrator waterfront Division October 26, 1972 H-43 -1- SCHEDULE "B" WATERFRONT DIVISION 1973 CAPITAL WORKS ESTIMATE ETOBICOKE SECTOR i i I. Mimico Creek: a) armouring 16S,000 b) grading, top soil, turf management 16,000 c) planting 20,600 d) roads and parking 67,300 e) services 40,000 f) lavatory 33,000 g) launching ramps 66,000 h) accessories and signage S,OOO i) preliminary design 7,SOO 420,400 2. Humber Bay: a) fill and rubble 220,000 220,000 640,400 WESTERN BEACHES SECTOR I. Sunnyside East: a) dredging 66,000 b) bath house 70,000 c) hydraulic design 2S,000 d) roads and parking 6S,000 e) preliminary design 2,000 228,000 228,000 EASTERN BEACHES SECTOR I. Ashbridge's Bay: a) culvert 20,000 b) construction road 2S,000 c) fill and rubble 180,000 d) services 7,000 e) dredging 30,000 f) lavatory 3,000 26S,000 26S,000 -2- H-44 WATERFRONT DIVISION 1973 CAPITAL WORKS ESTIMATE SCARBOROUGH SECTOR ~ i I. Bluffer's Park: a) fill and rubble lSO,OOO b) armouring 130,000 c) road and parking 2S5,000 d) utilities 185,000 e) storm sewer interceptor 193,000 f) bath house design 3,SOO g) grading and turf management 23,000 h) planting 7,000 946,SOO 2. CUdia/Sylvan: a) planting 4,SOO b) lavatory/shelter ( 2) 16,SOO c) services 9,SOO d) fencing 1,000 e) paths 1,000 f) ravine path 10,000 g) park access and signage 1,000 43,SOO 3. East Point Park: a) grading 40,000 40,000 1,030,000 PICKERING/AJAX SECTOR 1. Lower Rouge: a) buildings 2,700 b) docks 1,600 4,300 2. Petticoat Creek: a) trunk road 37,300 b) culvert lSS,OOO c) picnic area, road and parking 27,000 d) services 46,000 e) grading, turf management 10,000 f) planting (reforestation) 6,000 g) artificial lake 100,000 h) lavatory/shelter 45,SOO i) path system 3,000 429,800 434,100 H-4S -3- WATERFRONT DIVISION 1973 CAPITAL WORKS CSTIMATE SHORE MANAGCMENT ! ! 1. SM - 1 Crescentwood Road 7,000 2. SM - 2 Millgate Park 25,000 3. SM - 3 Bellamy Road Ravine IS,OOO 4. SM - 4 Prince of Wales Park 2S,00O 72,000 72,000 STUDIES/RESEARCH I. Monitoring 60, 000 2. Initial Sounding Survey for Dredged Material 25,000 3. Planning Studies, mapping, regulation 10,000 4. Erosion Control Priority Study 50.000 145.000 145,000 TOTAL CAPITAL WORKS.............$2,814,500 LAND ACOUISITION ALL SECTORS 1.18S.500 GRAND TOTAL.............$4,000,000 Waterfront Division October 30, 1972