A major subdivision is slated for development within the Permit Controlled Area of amajor 400 series Highway, MTO has agreed to the development in principle but hasmajor concerns with the proposed development draining into the highway ditch. Thedeveloper is of the opinion that if they are not allowed to drain into the highway ditch,they can build a berm adjacent to the highway in their own property without consultingMTO and direct the water from the development away from the highway ditch. Thebuilding of the berm can lead to ponding of water within the MTO ROW as the networkof drains will get adversely impacted. Hence, MTO cannot permit the construction of aberm.The developer has also written to the local MPP and Mayor of the County complainingabout MTO requirements, and the elected officials are contacting you to get moreinformation on the project. 1. What technical submissions would you as the Corridor Management Officer request from the developer?2. As a Corridor Management Officer, how would you handle communication with the elected officials whoare contacting you for more information on the project?3. The Planner has made some recommendations that you do not agree with, whatwould you do to resolve the workplace conflict and ensure a commonunderstanding?
A major subdivision is slated for development within the Permit Controlled Area of a
major 400 series Highway, MTO has agreed to the development in principle but has
major concerns with the proposed development draining into the highway ditch. The
developer is of the opinion that if they are not allowed to drain into the highway ditch,
they can build a berm adjacent to the highway in their own property without consulting
MTO and direct the water from the development away from the highway ditch. The
building of the berm can lead to ponding of water within the MTO ROW as the network
of drains will get adversely impacted. Hence, MTO cannot permit the construction of a
berm.
The developer has also written to the local MPP and Mayor of the County complaining
about MTO requirements, and the elected officials are contacting you to get more
information on the project.
1. What technical submissions would you as the Corridor Management Officer request from the developer?
2. As a Corridor Management Officer, how would you handle communication with the elected officials who
are contacting you for more information on the project?
3. The Planner has made some recommendations that you do not agree with, what
would you do to resolve the workplace conflict and ensure a common
understanding?
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