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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD-16-98 Addendum .>.. , '... j, UNFINISHED BUSINESS THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File # Res. G \=>'A - '&.<r -;;r CJ ~ Date: May 25,1998 Report #: Addendum to CD-16-98 By-law # Subject: 1998 SEASON. MOSPORT PARK Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council: 1. THAT the Addendum to Report CD-16-98 be received; 2. THAT Report CD-16-98 be lifted from the table; 3. THAT Report CD-16-98 be received; 4. THAT dispensation from noise levels contained in the municipality's noise by-law be allowed for Mosport Park in the areas directly to the north-east and east of the park; and 5. THAT Mosport Park Inc. and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. BACKGROUND AND COMMENT: At the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting held on May 4, 1998, Report CD-16-98 was tabled to allow for staff to discuss the issue of the building of a noise attenuation berm at the oval track. On May 13, a meeting was held between the acoustics engineers, a representative of Mosport Park and municipal staff at the track. 130 1 . . .. t '. Addendum to Report CD-16-98 - 2 - May 25,1998 Presently a noise barrier exists at the north west corner of the oval track. In reviewing the layout of the land and the track, it was agreed upon by both engineers that modifications to the present barrier would do more to alleviate the concerns of the area residents than construction of a berm would. These modifications will include increasing the height and angling of the barrier. Also, the barrier will be extended along the west, north and east of the track. The representative of Mosport agreed to have the necessary work undertaken on the barrier. The racing season began on May 9 at the oval track. The municipality monitored the sound levels and determined that the limits contained within the noise by-law were exceeded to the north and west of the track. One complaint was received from the Ratepayers' Association with respect to that event. Mosport has advised the municipality that approximately 70 to 75 percent of the vehicles had mufflers at that time, as it was the first race of the season. They have indicated that the installation of mufflers should be completed within the next few weeks, therefore, monitoring will be carried out by the municipality again on June 20. Following that date, a report will be forwarded to Council to advise of the effectiveness of the mfflers. At that time, we will also report on the status of the barrier modifications. Respectfully submitted Reviewed by ~ W.H. Stockwell Chief Administrative Officer PLB Enc 1302 ,. " THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON '. REPORT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 4,1998 Report #: CD-16-98 File #: Subject: 1998 SEASON. MOSPORT PARK File# . Res. # By-Law # Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council: 1. THAT Report CD-16-98 be received; 2. THAT dispensation from noise levels contained in the municipality's noise by-law be allowed for Mosport Park in the areas directly to the north-east and east of the park; and 3. THAT Mosport Park Inc. be advised of Council's decision. BACKGROUND AND COMMENT: During the 1996 racing season, numerous noise complaints were received from residents in the area of Mosport Park. Following meetings with both the ratepayers of the area and the owners and operators of Mosport Park, an amendment to the municipality's noise by-law was passed early in 1997. At the time the amendment was passed, Council was advised that it was staff's intention to work with Mosport over the course of the season to determine the effectiveness of the new by-law. While monitoring the situation, three areas of concern surfaced, ie: "',,"'. I:t\ ..,,," 7 0 3 PAPER lttJ:1 RECVCLE TIns IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER >.;.... !), .~~ , North East and East of Park It should be noted thatthe'a Mosport" by-law approved by,CouncHin 1997 was primarily aimed atthe .. , .'. " ,"" .' i , - . "::,; 'oj' .. "~ _\'. :, I,. , '. ,';, operation of the oval track and stand-alone rock concerts. With the recent introduction of new operators the facility, a change in use of the property may be realized, with the road track being utilized more frequently and the staging of large rock concerts being close to non-existant. Because of the layout of the road track, the noise levels in the north-east area of the park exceed ttiose levels allowed in the by-law on a regular basis. Noise limits apply to the fence line but only affect residences at further distances; this makes the technical problem of meeting the by-law significantly more difficult in this section of the park. One residence is located in this area at close proximity to the Mosport property. It has been determined through discussions with the operators of Mosport Park that there is no method of relief for this concern. If the operators are made to abide by the levels as they presently exist in the by-law {for this area only}, it would mean that races cannot be run on the road track at Mosport, thereby putting them out of business. It is the opinion of staff that Mosport should be allowed dispensation from the by-law in that location. Curfew In reviewing the by-law prior to the passage of the amendments early in 1997, the operators of the facility agreed to the time frames contained therein. Unfortunately, on several occasions these time frames were exceeded, both during racing events and concerts. Meetings have been held recently with the new management of the facility and the municipality has been assured that all contractors bringing events to the 704 , ~ .. i'-;"~ I. under the by-Iaw.r Noise Reduction Plan In 1996, the previous owner/operator of Mosport, Mr. Bemie Kamin, advised the Municipality that a noise ,I. ,'/. 1,:1 .." reduction plan would be put in place for the oval track. This plan consisted of the construction of a berm and insisting upon the installation of mufflers onthe stock cars which would race on the track. It was felt . . . -' ,'j \ "":, , . , t~at these measures would reduce the noise level of the oval track by 50 percent. During 1997, meetings with the then lease holders, IMSG Limited, together with both acoustics engineers acting on behalf of Mosport and the municipality, it was determined that the building of a berm would not adequately reduce the problem experienced by nearby residents. Also, as contracts had been entered into with stock car drivers, the park could not insist upon the installation of mufflers for the 1997 season. The new management has assured the municipality, however, that for the 1998 season mufflers will be installed on approximately 90 percent of all cars racing at the oval. It is anticipated that over the next three to five years this figure will increase to 100 percent of the cars. Because of this requirement, registration for the stock car races has decreased by 50 percent over 1997, however the operators are committed to fulfilling this promise to the municipality. It was noted that the stock car races which were held at the oval track finished well before 10:00 p.m. every Saturday during 1997. . Conclusion When the amendments to the noise by-law were passed by Council in 1997, staff advised that the activities of Mosport Park would be closely monitored during the 1997 season. It has been determined that the noise levels contained in the by-law cannot be obtained in the areas directly to the north-east and east of the park. As it has never been the municipality's intention to cease operation of Mosport Park, it is recommended that dispensation from the levels contained within the by-law be allowed for Mosport Park in 705 1/1' . . Staff continues to monitor the situation a~d will keep Council apprised of the situation. . ; , . Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by ~.H~ Chief Administrative Officer PLB \ . 706