TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT: ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2951 CRAIGOWAN RD (CHRISTIE POINT)

ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2951 CRAIGOWAN RD (CHRISTIE POINT)

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Committee receive this report for information.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S COMMENTS

I concur with the recommendation.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES' COMMENTS

I concur with the recommendation.

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING'S COMMENTS

I concur with the recommendation.

PURPOSE OF REPORT

The purpose of this report is to present an application for the installation of approximately 750m of 250mm water main at a depth of 1.4m through the length of the Christie Point development. Christie Point is within two Environmental Development Permit areas – Natural Watercourse and Shoreline Areas and Sensitive Terrestrial Ecosystems. The installation traverses both Development Permit Areas, as does the roadway itself.

BACKGROUND

The water line is being installed to bring the property up to an acceptable standard as per an August 2011 Fire Order placed on the property relating to reduced water pressure in private fire hydrants on the property (fire order is attached to this report). The upgrade is only to service the four fire hydrants on site; there is no change to the domestic water supply.

PROJECT INFORMATION

The Development Permit is required for the installation of the line primarily due to the potential environmental impact of the project's construction activities. The line itself is being run through previously disturbed areas.

The applicant has submitted the following in support of their application:

• Applicant Letter – RIF Consulting Ltd.
• Project sustainability checklist
• On-site and off-site engineering drawings – RIF Consulting Ltd.
• Environmental Protection Plan – Franz Environmental Inc.
• Geotechnical Assessment – Ryzuk Geotechnical

The proposal is for the upgrade of a water main under the existing driveway surface as illustrated in the On-Site Works drawings attached to the report.

The consideration in the application is environmental protection. The Environmental Protection Plan identifies the following areas of consideration:

Environmental Protection Plan:

• Critical Areas Identification
• Disturbance Minimization
• Tree and Vegetation Management
• Native Landscaping
• Alteration of Natural Drainage
• Spill Prevention and Response Plan
• Solid Waste Disposal Plan
• Air and Noise Pollution Control Plan
• Contaminant Prevention Plan
• Waste Water Management Plan

Erosion and Sediment Control Plan:

• Drainage Course Management and Marine Environmental Protection
• Catch Basins
• Drainage Ditches
• De-watering Procedures
• Wash Station / Roadway Cleaning
• Erosion Control

Soil Management Plan:

• Public Health, Safety and Nuisance
• Underground Utilities
• Soil Storage Area
• Potential Contaminated Soil

The project will likely require a Soil Deposit and Removal Permit based on the information provided.

ANALYSIS

The consideration in front of Council is whether or not the proposed works will unduly impact the environment, and whether the recommendations from the Environmental Protection Plan are acceptable.

Staff is of the opinion that if the recommendations of the Environmental Protection Plan area implemented, the installation will be done in a manner which will satisfy our Development Permit Area requirements and sufficiently protect the natural environment.

Staff believes that, due to the recommendations of replacing disturbed areas with native vegetation in addition to providing enhanced fire protection, that the project will be of unequivocal benefit to the community and the residents of Christie Point.

Staff feels comfortable with the information provided and the recommendations therein.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Committee receive this report for information.

SUBMITTED BY: J. Davison, MCIP, Planner REVIEWED BY: L. Chase, MCIP, Director of Development Services

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Subject Property Map
2. Subject Property Orthophoto
3. Applicant's Statement – RIF Consulting Ltd.
4. On-site Engineering Drawings – RIF Consulting Ltd.
5. Geotechnical Assessment – Ryzuk Geotechnical
6. Environmental Protection Plan – Franz Environmental
7. Project Sustainability Checklist – Applicant