Environmental Planning and Land Development

Block 59 Landowners’ Group (2007, 2012 - 2013); completed a Natural-Heritage Evaluation as part of a Master Environmental-Servicing Plan in the City of Vaughan; included surveys and evaluation of terrestrial and aquatic features and functions, ELC mapping, an environmental planning review, evaluation of site constraints and opportunities, and the preparation of a project report

DAS Development Corporation (2012 - 2013), completed a Scoped Natural-Heritage Review for a 15-ha property located in the Town of Wasaga Beach; included inspections for species-at-risk; confirmation of presence/absence of ram's head orchid and butternut, ELC mapping, and the preparation of a report

King City Corporate Center Limited (2012 - 2013); completed a Scoped Natural-Heritage Evaluation (NHE) for a 45-ha property at Jane Street and King Road in the Township of King; included ELC mapping, breeding bird and breeding-amphibian surveys; delineation of constraints and proposed setbacks, issues related to species-at-risk, and preparation of an NHE report

Condeland Engineering Limited (2012 - 2013); completed a Natural-Heritage Evaluation for a development property at Humberwest Parkway and Goreway Drive in Brampton, Ontario; included the preparation of a planting plan to meet TRCA guidelines and objectives as part of a proposed stream re-alignment

Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc (2012); completed Natural-Heritage Review for a proposed development property in Strathroy, Ontario; included vegetation assessment, ELC mapping, evaluation of potential species-at-risk issues, and the preparation of a report

Storm Outlet, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Graham Creek Study Area, Clarington, Ontario

Mr. Donald Faiers (2012); undertook an Environmental-Impact Study at a proposed development site in Oro-Medonte; this assignment included vegetation surveys, ELC mapping, delineation of the boundary of a Provincially-Significant Wetland, potential species-at-risk issues, and preparation of an EIS report”

Infrastructure Ontario (2012); completed a Natural-Heritage Evaluation at Camp Turnaround, a 45-ha property in Oro-Medonte; included vegetation surveys, ELC mapping, fish surveys, breeding bird and breeding-amphibian surveys, delineation of a PSW boundary and other constraints and associated setbacks, issues related to species at risk, and preparation of a natural-heritage report

Town of Bradford (2012); completed the pier review of report prepared by the proponent's consultant regarding a proposed development property in the Town; this assignment included issues related to a permanent watercourse, species at risk, a valley corridor, wetlands, a significant woodlot, slope stability, and proposed development setbacks

Ontario Power Generation (2009); in association with ENVision - The Hough Group, prepared a Demonstration Forest and Park Management Plan for the former Hydro Colony site located at Rolphton, Ontario

Mr. Gordon Woolley (2003); conducted an Environmental-Impact Study for the proposed development of a residential dwelling within the Blue Mountain Slopes Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI)

Pickering Harbour Company Limited (2002); presented evidence at the Ontario Municipal Board on behalf of the Pickering Harbour Company Limited regarding various planning issues and development proposals at Frenchman's Bay

Glenbrook Homes (2001); completed an Environmental Impact Study regarding Hydro Marsh, a provincially significant wetland, located adjacent to a proposed residential/commercial development in the Town of Pickering

Pickering Harbour Company Limited (2001); completed two Environmental Impact Studies regarding proposed developments situated adjacent to the provincially significant wetlands - Hydro Marsh and the Frenchman's Bay Wetland

EIS Study Area at Frenchman's Bay

Town of Newmarket (1999); assisted in the development of a stormwater-management plan for proposed development lands in the Town of Newmarket; included erosion, fish-habitat, and natural-features issues

Dr B Walkiewicz (1999); completed an Environmental Impact Study associated with a provincially significant wetland located on and adjacent to land proposed for estate-residential development

Blairhampton Properties Inc (1998, 2001); completed biological studies associated with a proposed boat basin at a residential development on Georgian Bay near Christian Island; included surveys of fish communities and aquatic habitat and the development of a fish-habitat compensation plan which was subsequently approved by DFO

Henry Kortekaas and Associates (1996); completed an evaluation of fisheries and aquatic habitat at a proposed residential-development site on a tributary of Lynde Creek in the Town of Pickering; included development of recommendations intended to protect aquatic resources and associated riparian habitat

Metropolitan Toronto Parks and Culture (1996); participated in a multi-disciplinary team of consultants which undertook the Rouge Park Trail Development and Management Plan; included identification of natural-heritage opportunities and constraints and the preparation of a proposed implementation program

Markborough Properties Limited (1996); completed a fluvial-geomorphology evaluation of Levi Creek in the vicinity of the proposed Financial Drive Crossing; included assessments of hydrology, riparian vegetation, and fisheries

Henry Kortekaas and Associates (1996); completed the biological evaluations associated with a proposed residential development on Lynde Creek in the Town of Pickering; included assessment of watercourses, fisheries, riparian vegetation, and buffer-zone issues

Henry Kortekaas and Associates (1996); completed the initial biological studies associated with a proposed golf-course development on Graham Creek in the municipality of Clarington; included evaluation of fisheries and aquatic habitat and the development of preliminary mitigation strategies

Stormwater Management Pond, Richmon Hill, Ontario

Durham Board of Education (1995); led a multi-disciplinary team of specialists in the assessment of natural-heritage significance of a property under consideration for the development of an educational complex; this assignment incorporated the natural-systems planning principles of features, functions, and linkages

Pickering Harbour Company Limited (1995); completed an Environmental Impact Study for a proposed residential development located adjacent to the Provincially Significant wetland at Frenchman's Bay on the shores of Lake Ontario at Pickering

Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (1995); as part of a multi-disciplinary team of consultants, Tarandus contributed to the development of a Natural-Heritage Strategy in support of the Integrated Shoreline Management Plan for 35 km of Lake Ontario Shoreline between Tommy Thompson Park and Frenchman's Bay

Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (1993 - 1994); participated in a team which won a National Design Competition for a proposed waterfront park in Charlottetown, PEI, to commemorate the Confederation Birthplace

City of Brampton (1992); contributed to the Coordinated Master Open Space Landscaping and Pedestrian System Plan for the Vales of Castlemore, Eastgate, and Gateway West

Bramalea Limited (1991, 1992, 1994); completed assessments of water-quality, fish habitat, and environmental issues for a proposed residential development at the Port of Newcastle on Lake Ontario

City of Etobicoke (1991); prepared a Stormwater Management Plan for the Motel Strip study area; this plan was presented to the Ontario Municipal Board

City of Etobicoke (1990); prepared and presented evidence to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding the Etobicoke Motel Strip Secondary Plan; included the preparation of a Stormwater Management Plan for the Motel Strip study area

City of Etobicoke (1989, 1990); prepared an Environmental Management Master Plan for the proposed re-development of the Motel Strip in Etobicoke; included participation in a multi-disciplinary team of project consultants - prepared/presented evidence to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding the Etobicoke Motel Strip Secondary Plan; included preparation of a Stormwater Management Plan for the Motel Strip study area

Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (1989); participated in the environmental planning and assessment of a proposed waterfront park at East Point on the shore of Lake Ontario; included field studies and participation in the public-consultation program

Ontario Ministry of the Environment (1986); completed a scoping study regarding bathing beaches in the City of Peterborough, Ontario; included identification of potential sources of bacterial contamination, the preparation of proposed Terms of Reference for studies leading to a Pollution Control Plan, and the estimation of costs of proposed studies and remedial capital works