TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST

Key Elements	Yes	No	Use “NA” if “not-applicable”.
1. Economic Sustainability
1.1 Comment on direct employment opportunities created by this project during construction:			a) Full-time and part-time: 10-15 full time jobs for 1 year, 20-30 part time jobs for 1 year.
a. Number and duration of jobs (full time, part time):
b. Types of jobs (e.g.- construction, design):			b) Full-time and part-time: Design including arch and engineering, management and construction.
1.2 Will the project provide permanent employment after the project is completed?		No	Describe: Residential project, with no commercial. No permanent employment following construction, except home-based business for residents.
1.3 Are there any other components of economic sustainability (e.g. Suitability of units for live/work opportunities, secondary housing units) advanced by this proposal?		No	List:
2. Environmental Sustainability- Build Environment
2.1 Walking distance to current and future transport-hubs as marked in the OCP:			List: Distance to bus stops: - 90 m to closest bus stop - 300 m to high frequency bus stop with transit service 15 min or less on weekdays Galloping Goose Regional Trail is 250 m away for pedestrian, bike and related forms of transportation.
Distance to bus stop (in kms):
or… any trails, greenways, cycling routes (in km)
2.2 Is the proposed development located within the Town’s Urban Containment Boundary (check with View Royal Planning Dept.)?	Yes		Describe where:
2.3 Does the project provide additional support for alternative transportation use? Check all that apply:
[ ] Was a variance granted to provide less parking than required?
[x] Is there on-site bicycle storage?			Yes, within each garage, plus short-term storage near entrance.
[x] Are there change rooms?			No as this is residential.
[x] Is there designated parking for car-share spaces, high-occupancy vehicles (e.g., carpool, vanpool)?			No.
[x] Are there means for alternate transport/ power supplies?			All garages to be EV ready for vehicles and bikes.
2.4 Does the development meet or exceed the Town of View Royal Municipal Guidelines for the retention and cleaning of storm-water?	Yes		Describe: Engineering storm water management with minimized impermeable surfaces.
2.5 Have you considered floodplain mitigation or ocean tidal storm surges? How would this be managed?		No	Explain: Project not in a flood plan nor close to a body of water.
2.6 Will site remediation be part of the development process?		No	Explain: No site remediation required.
2.7 Mitigation of light pollution (e.g., spill lighting, offsite glare and up lighting avoided)	Yes		Describe: Exterior lighting minimized and all lighting to direct downward. No street lighting required.
2.8 Will the project provide enhanced waste-diversion facilities such as: on-site recycling or on-site composting?		No	List and describe: Waste and recycling by TOVR, CRD or private collection.
3. Environmental Sustainability
3.1 Comment on the inclusion of the following water efficiency techniques:
a. Water-efficient-landscaping such as: drought-resistant /native plantings; the use of non-potable, or reclaimed water for irrigation; the use of high efficiency irrigation; the use of rainwater cisterns for irrigation and Xeriscapes?			a) List and describe: The vast majority of landscape plants will be native and drought resistant. Common areas will be waterwise drip irrigation.
b. Onsite grey-waste-water treatments?			b) List and describe: No grey water treatments.
c. Indoor water-use-reduction measures (e.g. low consumption fixtures/appliances) that exceed bylaw requirements?			c) List and describe: All fixtures to be low flow / low consumption.
3.2 Comment on the inclusion of any of the following methods to reduce energy use and improve air quality:
a. The Energy efficiency ratings of proposed structures and materials used such as: locating buildings to respond to daily sun/shade patterns; high-performance envelopes; passive solar gain; solar shading; natural ventilation; ground heating/cooling; high-efficiency fixtures; consideration of heat-island effects including landscaping, green roofs/walls etc.			a) List and describe: High performance building envelope, including continuous Step 3 insulation. Energy Recovery using ERV’s and Heat Pump units in each residential unit. LED lighting throughout.
b. The use of renewable-energy alternatives (e.g. geothermal, solar, off-grid power or water supplies, BC Hydro Green Power).			b) List and describe: No alternative energy sources.
3.3 Comment on the following methods for sustainable-use (and reuse) of building materials and resources:
a. The management of construction wastes (e.g. reuse of existing buildings or building materials during construction and/or demolition, having remade or recycled content):			a) List and describe: Existing buildings will allow salvage before removal for any material that can be recycled or reused. New building will utilize panelized construction to minimize site waste as well minimize construction time frames.
b. The use of environmentally-sensitive or recycled construction materials (e.g. high-volume, fly-ash concrete, non-toxic finishing materials):			b) List and describe: Fibre cement and metal wall cladding will provide 50 year plus lift spans as well as painting systems that will decrease the requirement for repainting. Roofing to be fibreglass shingle with 30 year life span.
c. The enhanced durability of construction materials (e.g. wall systems, roof materials):			c) List and describe: No certification system anticipated.
d. Is LEEDS, Built Green or other green standards certification being pursued for this project?			d) What level of certification will you achieve? Building will be built in accordance with Step 3 of the BC Building Code and to Built Green BC Standards.
3.4 Comment on the inclusion of any strategies to improve indoor environmental quality:
a. Improved air quality through low-emitting materials (e.g. paint, carpets) and natural ventilation with windows that open.			a) List and describe: Heating and cooling of each unit will be by heat pump, as well as ventilation with fresh outdoor air. Flushing of each unit prior to occupancy, for no less than seven days.
b. Design attempts to maximize exposure to natural light and passive solar heating/ light (i.e. through building orientation).			b) Describe: Large windows, orientation is such that all windows will see direct sunlight at different times of the year.
3.5 Does the street/boulevard layout and design encourage walking and cycling, while also providing for personal and commercial vehicle use?			Describe: Yes, new sidewalks will be constructed on frontage of Helmcken and Camden to encourage pedestrian use. Camden Avenue will also be widened to create a share lane for bicycles and vehicles.
3.6 If new streets or lanes are constructed as part of the development, how are they designed to reduce storm-water runoff?			Describe: No new streets being constructed.
3.7 If the property is adjacent to existing parking space, open space, paths or trails, is there a visual and pedestrian connection provided? Is it signed and accessible?			List and describe: Connection to municipal side walks to each ground floor entrance.
3.9 Is the proposed development within a ten-minute walk (approximately 800 metres) from:			Comments: - 2 minute walk to Eagle Creek Village - 1-4 minute walk to bus stops, including high frequency bus stop. - 10 minute walk to View Royal Elementary - 20 minute walk to Spectrum - 10 minute walk to VGH - 10 minute walk to Knockan Hill Park - 10 minute walk to Galloping Goose Trail - 20 minute walk to E & N Regional Trail
o neighbourhood store or other shopping opportunities
o schools
o community services (e.g., library, community centre)
o child care facility
o health services (e.g., hospital, doctor’s office)
o parks or trails
o bus stop
o other alternative transport (park-and-ride, car pool)
o other amenities
4. Natural Environment
4.1 Is the proposed development in an environment-development permit area?			Describe: Not in an EDPA.
4.2 Was an environmental assessment of the property completed prior to the commencement of design work?			When and by whom? A preliminary assessment was completed prior to purchase of the lands.
4.3 Are any of the following environmental features present on the property?			Describe: Significant trees addressed in arborist report, trees along Camden and Helmcken boulevards to be retained where possible.
o Significant native and protected trees
o Natural grassland areas			No Grasslands
o Riparian areas: estuaries, wetlands, tidal-creeks			No Riparian areas
o Is it adjacent to Esquimalt Harbour or Portage Inlet			Not adjacent to harbour or inlet
o Wildlife (red or blue, listed species)			No wildlife habitat (Existing single family lots)
o Wildlife habitat
o Wildlife corridors			No wildlife corridors (bounded on two sides by streets and adjacent occupied residential lots with fences on interior lot lines)
b) Has the preservation and/or enhancement of any the areas listed above been incorporated in the proposed project?			b) Explain how:
4.4 Provision of natural green space and trees on site (includes retention of existing trees).
a) Amount of green space in square feet:			4,197 Sq Ft and the overall site will off approximately 52% pervious materials.
b) Amount of usable, open space in square feet:			6,650 Sq Ft. (Excludes access lane)
c) Number and percentage of existing trees to be retained on site:			Described in arborist report.
d) Number of trees removed:
e) Number of trees to be planted:
f) Names of native species being planted:
4.5 Are there any significant existing environmental features that are to be maintained or enhanced on the site (e.g., tree and/or shrub preservation, or day-lighting of a stream)?		No	List and describe:
5. Social Sustainability
5.1 Anticipated price range of units:			Not yet confirmed, however units are expected to range in value from $699,900 to $799,900.
b) Average price per square foot of cost and expected			Not yet confirmed.
5.2 Does the proposed development include non-market housing units (affordable housing)?		No	a) Number of units: b) As a percentage of total units: c) Ownership: rental, co-op, freehold d) Target population mix: seniors/ family/singles
As this project is boutique in size, all the units will be sold as attainable market homes.
5.3 Does the project include rental housing units of specific size?		No	Number of units: Average rent for a one-bedroom unit $______ Average rent for a two-bedroom unit $______
No rental housing is included in this project.
5.4 Does the project design incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED5) principles?	Yes		List and describe: This project is designed to provide Natural Surveillance and Community Watch. Side, rear and front yard areas are overlooked by residential units. There are no hidden areas that don’t have fencing or windows overlooking. The internal access lane will be illuminated at night and will not be screened by landscaping. Units along Helmcken and fronting Camden will provide casual surveillance of public sidewalks. Activity Support: Outdoor areas will have specific intent and will be well illuminated and maintained to reinforce that use. This includes the two landscaped spaces, the raised garden area and the side yard sitting and dog area, and the individual private patios and yard areas for each unit. Maintenance: While maintaining the property and the grounds will be the responsibility of the strata once established, the project will be constructed of durable materials with robust and low maintenance landscaping, to aid in maintenance in the coming years.
5.5 Does the project incorporate features to enhance adaptability and accessibility within and outside of the proposed housing units for people with disabilities (e.g. wider door openings, reinforced walls in bathrooms for future installation of grab bars, ground-oriented entrances)?		No	List and describe:
5.6 Actions proposed (indoor and outdoor) to mitigate noise from external sources such as traffic, railways, industry, commercial uses, patrons, etc.	Yes		Describe: Robust windows and exterior doors will help mitigate the noise from Helmcken which is the primary source of noise near the project.
5.7 Does the project enhance local identity and character (e.g. through architectural style, landscaping, colours)?			Describe: The architectural style is such that it will enhance the local character through movement and articulation, and the use of more robust colours than most multi-family projects. This project utilizes attractive forms, natural materials and robust colours to provide a refreshed appearance to the street scape, hopefully triggering additional similarly scaled projects between this site and the highway to the South.
5.8 Describe the existing neighbourhood character (e.g. historic, single family, mixed use, etc.) and how the proposed development will enhance the adjacent neighbourhood.			The existing neighbourhood is dominated by post and prewar bungalows as well as the very recent Eagle Creek commercial and residential development across Helmcken Road. There is another new multi-family development on the corner of Burnside and Helmcken. The character is a mix of older homes and new multi-family developments. The project proposes a small scale multi family development, that acts as a transition from the small-scale single-family dwellings to the South and East and the very large multi-family developments to the West and North.
5.9 Does the project contain a mix of uses (e.g. residential, commercial) and/or introduce a new community-serving land use type to the neighbourhood (e.g. new housing-form, commercial service)?		No	Describe: This project is residential use only. It provides flexibility of uses, from two to three-bedroom, home office, and recreational uses within the “flex-space” in each unit.
5.10 Does the project contribute to heritage revitalization through the reuse, relocation or rehabilitation of an existing structure or feature?		No	Describe: No, there are no such elements on the property.
5.11 Does the project involve provincial designation of a heritage building/features/trees?		No	Describe: No, there are no such elements on the property.
5.12 Are there any public amenities provided by, and maintained, with the development (check all that apply):
o Public art
o Child care facility
o Walking/bike trails			New sidewalks on Helmcken and Camden, and a widened Camden for a shared lane.
o Public Washrooms
o Drinking Fountains
o Other, describe:
5.13 How does the development create or enhance local food production and food securing?		No	Describe: Does not enhance “local” food security but it does include individual raised garden beds for urban agriculture and dwarf fruit trees for residents.
5.14 Does the development incorporate space for public gathering and activities (e.g. courtyards, communal gardens, play areas, benches, shaded areas)?	Yes		Describe: Outdoor seating will be available on the side yard / corner garden area. This includes gravel walking areas in a natural setting.
5.15 How does the proposed development enhance the streetscape?			Describe: The project enhances the street scape through an attractive design that is an improvement over the small non descript single family dwellings that currently exist, as well as the unkempt yard which will be replaced with well maintained landscaping. In addition the street trees which front the site on two sides will be maintained. Ground entry on units along Helmcken will have connections to the municipal sidewalk and private spaces to engage Helmcken.
5.16 How have residents and community stakeholders been involved in the planning and design process?			Describe in detail: Residents have been engaged for over two years, primarily through direct communication with the applicant, as well as regular written updates and input requests that were delivered to each home and building in the immediate area. In addition, the applicant has had meetings with neighbours that were interested in meeting, for all concepts to date, with residents embracing the current townhouse concept more than previous options.
5.17 Is there something unique or innovative about your project that has not been addressed in this checklist (e.g., creation of a new zone, other descriptors)?		No	Describe:
5.18 Do any of the Town of View Royal policies or regulations currently prevent you from implementing sustainable initiatives?		No	Describe: