Item - 2022.EY31.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 11 and 12, 2022 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on April 19, 2022 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 11 and 12, 2022.
EY31.6 - 933-935 The Queensway - Class 4 Noise Area Classification (NPC-300)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council classify the lands municipally known as 933-935 The Queensway, currently subject to the Rezoning Application (File Number 19 156707 WET 03 OZ) and Site Plan Approval Application (File Number 20 104057 WET 03 SA), as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning).
2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate to forward a copy of the Council's decision on the Item to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-223309.pdf
EY31.6 - 933-935 The Queensway - Class 4 Noise Area Classification (NPC-300)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Community Council Recommendations
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1.City Council classify the lands municipally known as 933-935 The Queensway, currently subject to the Rezoning Application (File Number 19 156707 WET 03 OZ) and Site Plan Approval Application (File Number 20 104057 WET 03 SA), as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning).
2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate to forward a copy of the City Council Decision Document to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP).
Origin
Summary
The report recommends City Council classify the site at 933-935 The Queensway as a Class 4 Noise Area under Provincial Noise Guidelines (NPC-300) as administered by the Ministry of Environmental, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
A Class 4 Noise Area classification allows for higher daytime and nighttime sound level limits than would otherwise be permitted in relation to a noise sensitive land use such as residential dwellings and associated outdoor living areas. The impact of such higher levels is mitigated by specified noises control measures.
A Noise and Vibration Impact Study and Land Use Compatibility/Mitigation Study (Air Quality and Noise) were prepared in support of the development (the "Studies"). A third party peer review of the Studies supports the recommendation for a classification of the site to Class 4 Noise Area (among other environmental mitigation requirements). The owner has agreed to all of the environmental mitigation requirements set out in the peer reviewers report, including the classification of the site to a Class 4 Noise Area.
A Class 4 Noise Area classification would allow the existing commercial/industrial uses close to the subject site to rely on this noise classification and related sound level limits in applications for required provincial approvals including operating certificates.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-223309.pdf