At the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (OAAC) monthly meeting last evening there was a presentation and review of the high rise project for 39 Athol Street West. by Central Clear View Developments. Total Number of Suites is 204 and 31 of them will be constructed accessible (15% of the total suites) The total number of parking spaces is 127 with 5 accessible.
Here is the link to the 21 page report on this project, which is located on the site of the former Cowan House, beside St. George's Church on Centre St. S. (across the road from Oshawa City Hall) https://pub-oshawa.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx...
And at the bottom of this post is the rendering showing the 4 above grade parking levels, and one below grade parking level.
It was good to hear all the developer's attention to including many accessibility feature upgrades...such as:
"Accessible features of Guest/Suite Notification System (i.e. audio, visual, Braille): There will be audio and visual systems in place from the main door and the individual suites to notify residents if they have a guest present. This will be in place for both residents and guests with hearing or vision disabilities.
Ease of access/egress: (dimensions, curb ramps, path of travel) Hallway will be 1600mm and there will be space beside doors in the path of travel as per OBC requirements.
Access to commercial areas (street access; within building access; power door operators): Level entrance to building will be provided from sidewalk with power door operators.
Power doors will be installed on the commercial unit and lobby entrance doors, and all common amenity areas.
The common area in level 1 includes residential lobbies with a lounge for residents, pet wash, and retail area. An accessible washroom is provided at level 1 for residents.
The level 2 common area is a gym with an accessible washroom being provided for residents. All level 2 common amenity areas to be equipped with PDO’s. . Accessible equipment to be considered, with accessible path of travel maintained. Colour contrasting finishes to be selected in accordance with OADS standards. Directional signage to be provided throughout following OADS standards.
The level 6 common area includes a kids play room and business center. A accessible washroom is provided at this level for residents.
The level 18 common area includes an entertainment room and party room. Two washrooms are provided for residents with one being universal. The universal washroom will be fully equipped with emergency call system and adult change table.
An outdoor amenity terrace will be accessible with barrier free access and doors equipped with PDO. Directional signage to be provided throughout following OADS standards. All outdoor amenity spaces to be provided with an accessible path (step-free access and/or threshold cover ramps to be provided). "
And at the bottom of this post is the rendering showing the 4 above grade parking levels, and one below grade parking level.
It was good to hear all the developer's attention to including many accessibility feature upgrades...such as:
"Accessible features of Guest/Suite Notification System (i.e. audio, visual, Braille): There will be audio and visual systems in place from the main door and the individual suites to notify residents if they have a guest present. This will be in place for both residents and guests with hearing or vision disabilities.
Ease of access/egress: (dimensions, curb ramps, path of travel) Hallway will be 1600mm and there will be space beside doors in the path of travel as per OBC requirements.
Access to commercial areas (street access; within building access; power door operators): Level entrance to building will be provided from sidewalk with power door operators.
Power doors will be installed on the commercial unit and lobby entrance doors, and all common amenity areas.
The common area in level 1 includes residential lobbies with a lounge for residents, pet wash, and retail area. An accessible washroom is provided at level 1 for residents.
The level 2 common area is a gym with an accessible washroom being provided for residents. All level 2 common amenity areas to be equipped with PDO’s. . Accessible equipment to be considered, with accessible path of travel maintained. Colour contrasting finishes to be selected in accordance with OADS standards. Directional signage to be provided throughout following OADS standards.
The level 6 common area includes a kids play room and business center. A accessible washroom is provided at this level for residents.
The level 18 common area includes an entertainment room and party room. Two washrooms are provided for residents with one being universal. The universal washroom will be fully equipped with emergency call system and adult change table.
An outdoor amenity terrace will be accessible with barrier free access and doors equipped with PDO. Directional signage to be provided throughout following OADS standards. All outdoor amenity spaces to be provided with an accessible path (step-free access and/or threshold cover ramps to be provided). "
