Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

Moved byDorothy McFarlane
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:
1. 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
2. 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,
3. That curb ramps or depressed curbs details be provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
4. 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,
5. That there be an additional accessible path of travel (sidewalk) from the electric charging stations to the entrance and designed as per OADS; and,
6. 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,
7. That the proposed flush curb near the refuse area be limited to the width of the refuse area; and,
8. 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,
9. 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,
10. 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,
11. 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,
12. That an amenity area with accessible tables and benches be provided and details be provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS.
Motion Carried

OAAC-22-52 - Application for Site Plan Approval submitted by Ariste Ateufack Dji for 856 Simcoe Street South to Permit an Addition with Mixed-use Office and Residential Uses

1.REPORT_OAAC-22-52.pdf

Moved byYvonne Parks
That based on Report OAAC-22-52 being an application for Site Plan Approval for the property located at 856 Simcoe Street South to permit an addition with mixed office and residential uses, the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee requests:
1. That paths of travel be a minimum of 1.8 m and designed as per Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards (OADS) with preferred material for path of travel is concrete and be shown on the site plan; and,
2. That there be a pedestrian connection from the municipal sidewalk to the units on the west side of the building; and,
3. That details regarding the entrances to exterior paths of travel be provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
4. That curb ramps/depressed curbs be designed as per OADS; and
5. 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,
6. That ramp details be provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
7. That accessible access around the perimeter of the building and the amenity area be provided and shown on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
8. That accessible parking details be provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
9. 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,
10. That lighting levels should be provided at or beside all ramps, steps and stairs and evenly distributed along the path of travel with consideration 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,
11. That entrances are indicated on the plan and designed as per OADS; and,
12. That power door operators designed as per OADS are added to all proposed accessible residential/commercial units; and,
13. That there is an accessible path of travel to the amenity area and that the site plan include details on the amenity area, including reference to accessible furniture, play equipment etc.
Motion Carried

OAAC-22-53 - Application for Official Plan and Rezoning Amendments submitted by Scugog River Developments Inc. for 245 & 255 Bloor Street West to Permit a Commercial/Residential Development

1.REPORT_OAAC-22-53.pdf

Moved byYvonne Parks
That based on Report OAAC-22-53 being a joint application for Official Plan and Rezoning amendments for the property located at 245 and 255 Bloor Street West to permit a commercial/residential development with increased density, height and reduced parking, the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee requests:
1. That the paths of travel surface material details be provided on the site plan and designed as per Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards (OADS); and,
2. That the paths of travel be a minimum of 1.8 m and designed as per OADS; and,
3. That a path of travel be provided from the city sidewalk to the main accessible entrance; and,
4. That entrances to exterior paths of travel have a clear opening of a minimum of 950 mm with details provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
5. That details regarding rest areas be provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
6. That curb ramps/depressed curbs be designed as per OADS; and,
7. 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,
8. That ramp details be provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
9. That TWSIs be provided at the top of all flights of stairs on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
10. That the path of travel be free from overhanging and protruding objects; and,
11. 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,
12. That details be provided about the accessible parking spaces located in the parking deck; and,
13. That an accessible visitor parking space be provided on the outside of the building as there appears to be a door limiting visitor access to the parking garage; and,
14. That the parking garage be designed to accommodate an accessible van; and,
15. That proposed underground accessible parking be located as close as possible to an accessible elevator lobby; and,
16. That details be provided if there is a passenger loading zone and if provided, that it be designed as per OADS; and,
17. That lighting levels should be provided at or beside all ramps, steps and stairs and evenly distributed along the path of travel with consideration given to providing supplementary lighting to highlight wayfinding and ensure that lighting fixtures or posts do not encroach in the accessible path of travel; and,
18. That accessible entrances are indicated on the plan; and,
19. That power door operators are added to all main entrances; and,
20. That accessibility details of the amenity area including the accessible path of travel, accessible seating, tables and play equipment be provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
21. That consideration be given to providing universal electric charging stations that are accessible for all users.
Motion Carried

OAAC-22-54 - Application for Site Plan Approval submitted by Tall Treed Investment Corporation for 215 Cordova Road to permit a Two-Storey, Six-Unit Apartment Building

1.REPORT_OAAC-22-54 - Cordova Rd.pdf

Moved byLisa Knowlton
That based on Report OAAC-22-54 being an application for Site Plan Approval for the property located at the 214 Cordova Road to permit a two-storey, six- unit apartment building, the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee requests:
1. That paths of travel be indicated on the site plan and be designed as per the Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards (OADS) with concrete as the recommended material; and,
2. That a 1.8 m path of travel be provided from the city sidewalk to the development and around the project; and,
3. That entrances be provided on the site plan and accessible entrances be identified and designed as per OADS; and,
4. That curb ramps/depressed curbs details be provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
5. 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,
6. That TWSIs on stair details be provided on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
7. That consideration be given to providing accessible units for housing and for visitability; and,
8. That an elevator on the south side of the project be added to provide accessible access for visitors and/or accessible housing for units on the top floor; and,
9. That the bicycle rack be relocated to ensure access along the path of travel. Recommend the location be under the staircase along the wall; and,
10. 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 with details provided on the site plan; and,
11. That site plan drawings of parking spaces match the parking detail; and,
12. That lighting levels should be provided at or beside all ramps, steps and stairs and evenly distributed along the path of travel with consideration given to providing supplementary lighting to highlight wayfinding and please ensure that lighting fixtures or posts do not encroach in the accessible path of travel; and,
13. That main entrances are indicated on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
14. That power door operators are added to accessible entrances and identified on the site plan and designed as per OADS; and,
15. That consideration be given to providing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that are accessible for all users.
Motion Carried

OAAC-22-51 - Information from Oshawa City Council – September 26, 2022

1.REPORT_OAAC-22-51.pdf

Moved byYvonne Parks
That Report OAAC-22-51, dated December 9, 2022 being Information from Oshawa City Council from its meeting of September 26, 2022 be received for information.
Motion Carried

OAAC-22-55 - Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee 2023 Meeting Schedule

1.REPORT_OAAC-22-55.pdf

Moved byYvonne Parks
That the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee 2023 meeting schedule as set out in Report OAAC-22-55 be adopted as recommended.
Motion Carried

Items Introduced by Members

OAAC-22-56 - Creation of Built Environment Subcommittee for 2023

The O.A.A.C. discussed resuming the Built Environment Subcommittee.

Moved byDorothy McFarlane
1. That the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (O.A.A.C.) create a Built Environment Subcommittee for 2023 to review site plans and audits of existing buildings, parks and trails; and,
2. That the Built Environment Subcommittee consist of four members; and,
3. That the O.A.A.C. appoint Steven Moenster, RoseMary McConkey, Dorothy McFarlane and Lisa Knowlton; and,
4. That Steven Moenster be appointed as Chair of the Built Environment Subcommittee for 2023.
Motion Carried

Adjournment

Moved byDorothy McFarlane
That the meeting adjourn at 8:36 p.m.
Motion Carried

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