Appendix
Landscape Plan - 4-Plex Development 4 Helmcken Road
March 11, 2025Pages 39–414 sections
Detailed landscape architectural plans including planting schedules, shrub distribution, and site construction details for the development.
4 Helmcken RoadPMG Landscape ArchitectsDate: 24.AUG.15 (revised Feb. 18)Includes permeable pavers and native plant species
4-PLEX DEVELOPMENT - Landscape Documentation
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Page 1: Landscape Plan (L1)
Project Information
- Project: 4-PLEX DEVELOPMENT
- Address: 4 HELMCKEN ROAD, VIEW ROYAL
- Drawing Title: LANDSCAPE PLAN
- Drawing Number: L1
- Date: 24.AUG.15
- Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
Site Plan

Plan Annotations:
- Helmcken Road
- 11 Conard Street
- New Access: Refer to civil dwgs for road and sidewalk improvements.
- Existing Vegetation (to be removed - TBR):
- CHESTNUT 110cm TBR #899
- CHERRY 25cm TBR #903
- CHESTNUT 3x40cm #905
- DECIDUOUS 25cm TBR #900
- MAPLE 40cm TBR #898
- Retained Vegetation:
- PINE 70cm #897
- Construction & Features:
- OFFSITE ROCK WALL TO REMAIN. MAKE GOOD AT END OF CONSTRUCTION.
- COMPOSTED BARK MULCH IN TREE PROTECTION ZONE.
- FENCE POSTS TO BE HAND DUG IN TREE PROTECTION ZONE.
- ACTINIDIA ARGUTA 'ISSAI' TRAINED ON TRELLIS.
- GARBAGE STAGING AREA, USE FENCE DETAIL AND GATES, ON CONCRETE PAD.
- 6' WOODEN FENCE
- 4' WOODEN FENCE
- BIKE RACKS
- SECURED BICYCLE STORAGE BELOW STAIRS (REFER TO ARCH)
- HVAC UNITS
- STAMPED CONCRETE DRIVEWAY
- WALKWAY: 1.2m, 468 ft2 / 43.48 m2, 7.4% slope, concrete.
- PATIO: permeable pavers.
- PARKING AREA: permeable pavers, concrete.
- HOUSEPLEX: lot coverage 2507 ft2 / 232.91 m2 (39.4%). slab elevation 24.15, grade 23.84.
- LOWER UNIT ENTRANCE
Plant Schedule - Trees
| KEY | QTY | BOTANICAL NAME | COMMON NAME | PLANTED SIZE / REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ACER GRISEUM | PAPERBARK MAPLE | 5CM CAL; 2M HT; B&B |
| 2 | 1 | CUPRESSUS x LEYLANDII | LEYLANDS CYPRESS | 2.5M HT; B&B; CLIMATE RESILIENT |
| 3 | 2 | GINKGO BILOBA 'PRINCETON SENTRY' | PRINCETON SENTRY MAIDENHAIR | 6CM CAL; 2M STD; B&B |
| 4 | 1 | COTINUS COGGYGRIA 'ROYAL PURPLE' | PURPLE SMOKE BUSH | #3 POT; 80CM |
Plant Schedule Notes:
- PLANT SIZES IN THIS LIST ARE SPECIFIED ACCORDING TO THE BC LANDSCAPE STANDARD AND CANADIAN LANDSCAPE STANDARD, LATEST EDITION. CONTAINER SIZES SPECIFIED AS PER CNLA STANDARD. BOTH PLANT SIZE AND CONTAINER SIZE ARE THE MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE SIZES.
- REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR DEFINED CONTAINER MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER PLANT MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
- SEARCH AND REVIEW: MAKE PLANT MATERIAL AVAILABLE FOR OPTIONAL REVIEW BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AT SOURCE OF SUPPLY. AREA OF SEARCH TO INCLUDE LOWER MAINLAND AND FRASER VALLEY.
- SUBSTITUTIONS: OBTAIN WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO MAKING ANY SUBSTITUTIONS TO THE SPECIFIED MATERIAL. UNAPPROVED SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE REJECTED. ALLOW A MINIMUM OF FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO DELIVERY FOR REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE. SUBSTITUTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO BC LANDSCAPE STANDARD AND CANADIAN LANDSCAPE STANDARD - DEFINITION OF CONDITIONS OF AVAILABILITY.
- ALL LANDSCAPE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP MUST MEET OR EXCEED BC LANDSCAPE STANDARD AND CANADIAN LANDSCAPE STANDARD LATEST EDITION.
- ALL PLANT MATERIAL MUST BE PROVIDED FROM CERTIFIED DISEASE FREE NURSERY.
- BIO-SOLIDS NOT PERMITTED IN GROWING MEDIUM UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.
Plant Images
The following images illustrate the plant species specified for the project:

COTINUS COGGYGRIA 'ROYAL PURPLE' 
PHYSOCARPUS OPUFOLIUS 'DIABOLO' 
OPHIOPOGON PLANISCAPUS 'NIGRESCENS' 
CEANOTHUS THYRSIFLORUS VAR. REPENS 
HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA 'RHYTHMIC BLUE' 
ACER GRISEUM 
ASTILBE JAPONICA 'MONTGOMERY' 
ATHYRIUM NIPONICUM 'BURGUNDY LACE' 
HEUCHERA 'GLITTER' 
RHODODENDRON 'HINO-CRIMSON' 
GINKGO BILOBA 'PRINCETON SENTRY' 
ACTINIDIA ARGUTA 'ISSAI' 
DRYOPTERIS LABORDEI 'GOLDEN MIST' 
HAKONECHLOA MACRA 'ALL GOLD' 
PHYSOCARPUS OPUFOLIUS 'DARTS GOLD' 
CUPRESSUS x LEYLANDII
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Page 2: Shrub Plan (L2)
Project Information
- Project: 4-PLEX DEVELOPMENT
- Address: 4 HELMCKEN ROAD, VIEW ROYAL
- Drawing Title: SHRUB PLAN
- Drawing Number: L2
- Date: 24.AUG.15
- Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"
Site Plan - Shrub Layout

Layout Details: The site plan uses letter-based keys and geometric symbols to indicate the location and quantity of specific shrubs, grasses, and perennials.

Yellow-green circular key symbol 'C' 
Scalloped circular gradient symbol 'H' 
Star-burst shaped gradient symbol 'P' 
Hexagonal gradient symbol 'G'
Plant Schedule
| KEY | QTY | BOTANICAL NAME | COMMON NAME | PLANTED SIZE / REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHRUB | ||||
| C | 3 | CEANOTHUS THYRSIFLORUS VAR. REPENS | CREEPING BLUE BLOSSOM | #3 POT; 60CM |
| H | 4 | HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA 'RHYTHMIC BLUE' | RHYTHMIC BLUE BIGLEAF HYDRANGEA | #3 POT; 50CM |
| G | 5 | PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS 'DART’S GOLD' | GOLDEN NINEBARK | #2 POT; 30CM |
| D | 12 | PHYSOCARPUS OPULIFOLIUS 'DIABOLO' | PURPLE NINEBARK | #2 POT; 30CM |
| RH | 19 | RHODODENDRON 'HINO-CRIMSON' | EVERGREEN AZALEA | #3 POT; 50CM |
| T | 59 | TAXUS x MEDIA 'HICKSII' | HICK'S YEW | #2 POT; 50CM; 1.5M B&B |
| GRASS | ||||
| HG | 26 | HAKONECHLOA MACRA 'ALL GOLD' | GOLDEN JAPANESE FOREST GRASS | #1 POT |
| O | 21 | OPHIOPOGON PLANISCAPUS ‘NIGRESCENS’ | BLACK MONDO GRASS | #1 POT |
| VINE | ||||
| V | 1 | ACTINIDIA ARGUTA 'ISSAI' | 'ISSAI' HARDY KIWI-FRUIT VINE | #3 POT; 75CM; STAKED |
| PERENNIAL | ||||
| A | 24 | ASTILBE JAPONICA 'MONTGOMERY' | FALSE SPIREA 'MONTGOMERY' | 15CM POT |
| HE | 37 | HEUCHERA 'GLITTER' | CORAL BELLS 'GLITTER' | 15CM POT |
| GC | ||||
| F | 21 | ATHYRIUM NIPONICUM PICTUM 'BURGUNDY LACE' | 'BURGUNDY LACE' JAPANESE PAINTED FERN | #1 POT; 30CM |
| M | 20 | DRYOPTERIS LABORDEI 'GOLDEN MIST' | 'GOLDEN MIST' WOOD FERN | #1 POT; 45CM |
| L | 119 | LOTUS CORNICULATUS 'PLENUS' | GOLDEN BIRDS-FOOT | #1 POT |
| S | 38 | SEDUM 'LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE' | YELLOW FLOWERED STONECROP | 9CM POT |
Plant Schedule Notes: (Standard landscape plan notes as seen on L1)
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Page 3: Details Plan (L3)
Project Information
- Project: 4-PLEX DEVELOPMENT
- Address: 4 HELMCKEN ROAD, VIEW ROYAL
- Drawing Title: DETAILS PLAN
- Drawing Number: L3
- Date: 24.AUG.15
- Scale: VARIES
Detail 1: Permeable Pavers on Grade
Components:
- AQUAPAVE PAVERS; PATTERN AS SHOWN ON LANDSCAPE PLANS
- 50MM (2") 5MM (1/4") CLEAR CRUSH OPEN-GRADED BEDDING COURSE
- INBITEX GEOTEXTILE
- MIN. 100MM (4") 20MM (3/4") CLEAR CRUSH OPEN-GRADED AGGREGATE
- MIN. 150MM (6") 63MM (2 1/2") CLEAR CRUSH OPEN-GRADED AGGREGATE LOWER SUB-BASE (RAIL BALLAST)
- AP SC1000 WOVEN GEOTEXTILE ON BOTTOM AND SIDES OF OPEN-GRADED BASE
- COMPACTED SUBGRADE PER GEOTECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS; SOIL SUBGRADE SLOPED TO DRAIN EXCESS MOISTURE TO DISCHARGE LOCATION (PER CIVIL)
- GEOTEXTILE CUT FLUSH WITH TOP OF PAVERS
- 6" WIDTH CONCRETE EDGER; 2X#4 REBAR
- LANDSCAPE AS SHOWN ON PLAN
- SUBBASE EXTENDS BEYOND CURB TO PROVIDE WORKING PLATFORM FOR INSTALLATION; TYP.
Detail 2: Sidewalk Detail Through Root Zone
Components:
- 100MM CONCRETE SIDEWALK SURFACING: BROOM FINISH
- 100MM COMPACTED GRANULAR FILL
- TENSAR BX GEOGRID
- UNDISTURBED EXISTING SUBGRADE - DO NOT CUT ROOTS
- THICKEN CONCRETE EDGE FOR SUPPORT
- FEATHER OUT EDGE WITH SOIL TO MEET EXISTING GRADE
- TOOLED CONTROL JOINTS 1.2M O.C. FOR EASE OF REPLACING PANELS
- NOTE: IN THE EVENT ROOTS ARE EXPOSED, CONTACT PROJECT ARBORIST FOR ASSISTANCE PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
Detail 3: Pavers on Grade and Slab
Components:
- ABBOTSFORD CONCRETE PRODUCTS: CLASSIC STANDARD, DESERT SAND, SEALED, ASHLAR PATTERN
- 1" BIRD'S EYE GRAVEL
- AP SC1000 UNDER BIRD'S EYE GRAVEL
- NILEX PLAZA DRAIN PD20
- NILEX BX TYPE 1 GEOGRID, EXTEND A MIN. OF 24" BEYOND PAVING
- PREPARED SLAB BY OTHERS
- DRAINAGE LAYER @ BUILDING WALL EDGE
- CONCRETE EDGE RESTRAINT REINFORCED WITH RE-BAR
- PAVERS NOT TO BE CUT MORE THAN HALF SIZE. ALL PAVERS TO BE DIAMOND CUT. **ALL PAVERS FOR PEDESTRIAN AREAS TO BE 60MM THICK.
Detail 4: Paver Parking Stall
Components:
- VEHICLE-RATED PAVERS AS PER LANDSCAPE PLAN
- 1" BEDDING SAND
- 6" COMPACTED CRUSHED GRAVEL
- COMPACTED SUBGRADE
- SLOPE 2%
- 6" WIDE X 6" DEEP CONCRETE EDGE RESTRAINT - TROWEL FINISH
Detail 5: Tree and Shrub Planting at Grade
Installation Notes:
- DO NOT CUT LEADER
- PROTECT TREE FROM DAMAGE DURING PLANTING. TREE ROOTS NOT TO BE EXPOSED TO SUN, FROST, WIND. DO NOT LET ROOTS DRY OUT.
- CONFIRM FREE DRAINING SUBSOIL. PROVIDE POSITIVE SURFACE DRAINAGE AT MINIMUM 2%.
- CONFIRM EXISTING GROWING MEDIUM MEETS SPECIFICATIONS AND IS SUITABLE FOR RE-USE. FERTILIZE AS PER GROWING MEDIUM TEST RESULTS.
- CONFIRM UNDERGROUND SERVICES LOCATIONS PRIOR TO EXCAVATION. ALL PLANTING PITS SHALL BE DUG BY HAND WHERE UNDERGROUND SERVICES MAY EXIST.
- SET TREE PLUMB. USE TWO ROUND STAKES (50mm - 75mm DIA. P.T. WOOD), 2.0M IN LENGTH, EACH SET 1/3RD HT. BELOW GRADE.
- GATOR BAG TO BE PLACED SURROUNDING TREE STAKE
- 1500mm DIA. X 50mm DEEP WELL FORMED IN TOPSOIL FOR FIRST YEAR WATERING.
- 50mm DEPTH BARK MULCH APPLIED AT A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 150mm FROM TRUNK.
- FINISHED GRADE OF PLANTING, INCLUDING BARK MULCH, TO BE EQUIVALENT TO NURSERY GROWN GRADE. FINISH GRADE TO MEET TOPS OF CURBS, WALKS AND DRIVEWAYS, ETC.
- CLEAN CUT SOD EDGE
- GROWING MEDIUM DEPTH AS PER SPEC. FILL PLANTING HOLE WITH GROWING MEDIUM TO 2/3RDS FULL, THEN REMOVE STRAPPING, CUT ALL BINDING MATERIAL, AND FOLD BURLAP INTO BOTTOM OF HOLE. COMPACT GROWING MEDIUM TO 85% PROCTOR DENSITY, TO REMOVE AIR POCKETS.
- COMPACT SUBGRADE UNDER ROOTBALL TO 95% PROCTOR DENSITY, TO PREVENT TREE SETTLING. AFTER COMPACTION, SCARIFY SIDES AND BOTTOM OF PLANTING PIT.
- ROOTBALL WIDTH PLUS 600 MM (MIN)
Detail 6: Wooden Fence
Elevations and Plan:
- BACK ELEVATION: 8x8 POST, 1x6 BOARD, 2x2 NAILER, 4x4 RAIL WITH CHAMFER, 1-1/2" SQ. TUBING.
- FRONT ELEVATION: 1-1/2" DECORATIVE METAL FRAME - 4 SIDES, 4x4 TOP RAIL GATE FRAME, 1x6 BOARDS, HEAVY DUTY HINGES, 2x4 VERT GATE FRAME, HASP, SLIDER PIN, 4x4 HOR. GATE FRAME, CONCRETE PAD, CONCRETE FOOTING.
- PLAN VIEW GATE: GATE SHOWING 3'-4" AND 6'-4" DIMENSIONS.
- GENERAL NOTES:
- ALL TIMBER TO BE NO 2 GRADE CEDAR OR BETTER.
- APPLY TWO COATS OF OIL-BASED STAIN. COLOUR TO MATCH BUILDING TRIMS. PROVIDE SWATCHES FOR CLIENT APPROVAL PRIOR TO APPLICATION.
- ALL FASTENERS TO BE GALVANIZED OR STAINLESS STEEL.
- WOODEN FENCE: 2x6 CEDAR CAP, 2x4 VERTICALS ON 6x6 POST, 2x4 RAILS. HEIGHT 4' OR 6' HT REFER TO PLAN. 8' O.C. MAX SPACING.
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Extracted from: 2025 03 11 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
