That based on Report OAAC-22-46 being an application for Rezoning, Draft Plan of Condominium and Site Plan Approval for the property located at the Southeast Corner of Ritson Road North and Luple Avenue to permit four single detached dwelling units and an apartment building, the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee requests:
- That the materials for the paths of travel be indicated on the site plan, concrete preferred and designed as per the Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards (OADS); and
- That indicators and measurements for the entrances on the site plan be provided and that paths of travel be 1800mm and designed as per OADS; and,
- That curb ramps or depressed curbs details be provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
- That details be provided on the site plan regarding an accessible connection from the development site to City sidewalks along Luple and Ritson Road North and designed as per OADS; and,
- That there be an additional accessible path of travel (sidewalk) from the electric charging stations to the entrance and designed as per OADS; and,
- That Tactile Walking Surface Indicators (TWSI) are provided on the external path of travel where curb ramps and depressed curbs are provided and designed as per OADS; and,
- That the proposed flush curb near the refuse area be limited to the width of the refuse area; and,
- That the design of accessible parking spaces be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and as per OADS in terms of their type, size, access aisles, markings, curb ramps/depressed curbs, crossing and running slopes, signage and symbols; and,
- That lighting levels should be provided at or beside all ramps, steps and stairs and evenly distributed along the path of travel. Consideration should be given to providing supplementary lighting to highlight wayfinding. Please ensure that lighting fixtures or posts do not encroach in the accessible path of travel; and,
- That sliding doors be provided at the main entrance and power door operators are added on the principal fire fighter entrance, the south entrance and to the mailroom that are designed as per OADS; and,
- That the universal electric charging stations be accessible for all users including access to the path of travel recommended from the charging station to the entrance; and,
- That an amenity area with accessible tables and benches be provided and details be provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS.