Town of View Royal Project Sustainability Checklist - 231 Heddle Ave

March 13, 2018Pages 87–942 sections

A completed municipal form evaluating the economic, environmental, and social sustainability features of the proposed development at 231 Heddle Ave.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Proposes 80 new trees to be plantedDistance to bus stop: 150mIncludes rough-in for electric vehicle plug-ins

PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST

All new developments in View Royal should be designed to be sustainable. This checklist will be used by Staff and Council as part of your application. If you require further space feel free to attach additional information. If something does not apply simply indicate N/A (Not Applicable).

1. Economic Sustainability

Key Elements	No	Description/Explanation
1.1 Comment on direct employment opportunities created by this project during construction:
a. Number and duration of jobs (full time, part time):		a. Full-time and part-time:
b. Types of jobs (e.g.- construction, design):		b. Full-time and part-time:
1.2 Will the project provide permanent employment after the project is completed?	NO	Describe:
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?		List: INCREASED HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH MINOR DENSIFICATION

2. Environmental Sustainability - Built Environment

Key Elements	Yes	Description/Explanation
2.1 Walking distance to current and future transport-hubs as marked in the OCP: Distance to bus stop (in kilometres): 150 m +/- (ISLAND HWY) or... any trails, greenways, cycling routes (in kilometres): 385 m +/- (E&N TRAIL)		List: 1 km (FUTURE REGIONAL RAPID TRANSIT NODE)
2.2 Is the proposed development located within the Town's Urban Containment Boundary (check with View Royal Planning Dept.)?	YES	Describe where: YES
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? NO
[x] Is there on-site bicycle storage? YES
[ ] Are there change rooms? N/A		NOT AT THIS TIME
[ ] Is there designated parking for car-share spaces, high-occupancy vehicles (e.g., carpool, vanpool)?
[x] Are there means for alternate transport/ power supplies? Describe: ROUGH-IN FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE PLUG IN / UNIT
[ ] If other, describe?
2.4 Does the development meet or exceed the Town of View Royal Municipal Guidelines for the retention and cleaning of storm-water?		Describe: REFER TO SEPARATE REPORT BY CIVIL CONSULTANT
2.5 Have you considered floodplain mitigation or ocean tidal-storm surges? How would this be managed?		Explain: N/A
2.6 Will site remediation be part of the development process?		Explain: N/A
2.7 Mitigation of light pollution (e.g., spill lighting, offsite glare and up lighting avoided)		Describe: SPECIFICTION OF APPROPRIATE FIXTURES + LOCATION TBD DURING FURTHER DETAILED DESIGN
2.8 Will the project provide enhanced waste-diversion facilities such as: on-site recycling or on-site composting?		List and Describe: RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE AND HOUSEHOLD WASTE PER MUNICIPAL BYLAW; RECYCLING PER CRD

3. Environmental Sustainability

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
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: • DROUGH RESISTANT / NATIVE PLANTS • CONSIDERING RAIN WATER CAPTURE FOR IRRIGATION AS PART OF RAIN GARDEN
b. Onsite grey-waste-water treatments?		NO	b. List and describe: NO
c. Indoor water-use-reduction measures (e.g. low consumption fixtures/appliances) that exceed bylaw requirements?			c. List and describe: TBD DURING FURTHER DETAILED DESIGN
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.			TO MEET OR EXCEED NECB 2011
b. The use of renewable-energy alternatives (e.g. geothermal, solar, off-grid power or water supplies, BC Hydro Green Power).			TBD IF POSSIBLE TO CONSTRUCT AS SOLAR / PV READY
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):			RECYCLE DEMOLITION WAST WHERE POSSIBLE AND PRACTICAL RECYCLE CONSTRUCTION WASTE WHERE POSSIBLE AND PRACTICAL
b. The use of environmentally-sensitive or recycled construction materials (e.g. high-volume, fly-ash concrete, non-toxic finishing materials3):			PROPOSED CLADDING IS WOOD COMPOSITE MATERIAL (70% NATURAL FIBRES SOURCED FROM SUSTAINABLE FORESTS) BLENDED W. PHENOLIC RESIN
c. The enhanced durability of construction materials (e.g. wall systems, roof materials):			HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING ENVELOPE TO MEET OR EXCEED NECB 2011
d. Is LEEDS, Built Green or other green standards certification being pursued for this project?			TARGETING ENERGY STEP CODE - STEP 2 (10% BETTER THAN CODE)
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.			LOW VOC PAINT / FINSHES OPERABLE WINDOWS + VENTILATION PER CODE
b. Design attempts to maximize exposure to natural light and passive solar heating/ light (i.e. through building orientation).			ORIENTED FOR NATURAL LIGHT + SOLAR GAIN WHERE POSSIBLE OVERHANGS TO PREVENT OVERHEATING
3.5 Does the street/boulevard layout and design encourage walking and cycling, while also providing for personal and commercial vehicle use?			N/A SINGLE, PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY
3.6 If new streets or lanes are constructed as part of the development, how are they designed to reduce storm-water runoff?			PERMEABLE PAVING + DETENTION GALLERY (REFER TO SEPARATE REPORT BY CIVIL CONSULTANT)
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?			UNCLEAR IF THIS IS RELEVANT FOR TOWNHOUSES - COULD BE PROVIDED IF DEEMED DESIRABLE
3.9 Is the proposed development within a ten-minute walk (approximately 800 metres) from:			Comments:
[x] neighbourhood store or other shopping opportunities	YES		AT HELMCKEN
[x] schools	YES		VIEW ROYAL ELEMENTARY
[x] community services (e.g., library, community centre)	YES		VIEW ROYAL COMMUNITY HALL
[x] child care facility	YES		VIEW ROYAL CHILD CARE ISLAND KIDS ACADEMY
[x] health services (e.g., hospital, doctor's office)	YES		AT HELMCKEN
[x] parks or trails	YES		E&N TRAIL
[x] bus stop	YES		ISLAND HIGHWAY
[ ] other alternative transport (park-and-ride, car pool)
[x] other amenities	YES		FOUR MILE PUB + PORTAGE PARK WITHIN 1km +/-

4. Natural Environment

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Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
4.1 Is the proposed development in an environment-development permit area?		NO	Describe:
4.2 Was an environmental assessment of the property completed prior to the commencement of design work?		NO	When and by whom?
4.3 Are any of the following environmental features present on the property?			Describe:
[x] Significant native and protected trees	YES		EXIST. FIR TREES AT DRIVEWAY
[ ] Natural grassland areas
[ ] Riparian areas: estuaries, wetlands, tidal-creeks
[ ] Is it adjacent to Esquimalt Harbour or Portage Inlet
[ ] Wildlife (red or blue, listed species)
[ ] Wildlife habitat
[ ] Wildlife corridors
b) Has the preservation and/or enhancement of any the areas listed above been incorporated in the proposed project?			Explain how: REFER TO TREE PROTECTION PLAN
4.4 Provision of natural green space and trees on site (includes retention of existing trees).
a) Amount of green space (area in m² and ft²): 1,876 m² (SITE AREA - BLDG. AREA - DRIVEWAY AREA - WALKWAY AREA - PATIO AREA = GREEN SPACE)
b) Amount of usable, open space (area in m² and ft²): 440 m² (USABLE OPEN SPACE = PATIO AREA + PORTION OF PLAZA; USABLE OPEN SPACE IS AFFECTED BY SITE TOPOGRAPHY)
c) Number and percentage of existing trees to be retained on site: REFER TO SEPARATE TREE PROTECTION PLAN
d) Number of trees removed: REFER TO SEPARATE TREE PROTECTION PLAN
e) Number of trees to be planted: TBD DURING FURTHER DETAILED DESIGN
f) Names of native species being planted: REFER TO LANDSCAPE PLAN
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 daylighting of a stream)?	YES		List and describe: EXIST. GARRY OAK MEADOW TO BE RETAINED AND ENHANCED

5. Social Sustainability

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
5.1 Anticipated price range of units (note the price ranges for both commercial and residential units, if applicable)

Average price per square foot of cost and expected sale:			//
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?
5.3 Does the project include rental housing units of specific size?		NO	Number of units: Average rent for a one-bedroom unit $/month Average rent for a two-bedroom unit $/month
5.4 Does the project design incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles?	YES		List and describe: TBD DURING FURTHER DETAILED DESIGN
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)?			List and describe: SOME OF THESE FEATURES COULD BE CONSIDERED FOR INCLUSION, HOWEVER, DWELLING UNITS ARE MULTI-LEVEL
5.6 Actions proposed (indoor and outdoor) to mitigate noise from external sources such as traffic, railways, industry, commercial uses, patrons, etc.			Describe: DO NOT EXPECT THIS TO BE A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE FOR THIS PROPERTY
5.7 Does the project enhance local identity and character (e.g. through architectural style, landscaping, colours)?			Describe: HIGH QUALITY ARCHITECTURE W. MEANINGFUL LIVING SPACES AND SYMPATHETIC CONNECTION TO NATURAL FEATURES OF THE SITE.
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 HARBOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD IS PREDOMINANTLY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL WITH SOME MEDIUM DENSITY FRONTING ISLAND HIGHWAY. WE FEEL THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WILL ENHANCE THE ADJACENT NEIGHBOURHOOD BY ADDING QUALITY, GROUND ORIENTED HOUSING STOCK THAT COULD BE SUITABLE FOR A DIVERSE POPULATION. A SINGLE DRIVEWAY TO THE PROPERTY IS PROPOSED OFF HEDDLE AVENUE, AND THE EXISTING BOULEVARD GREENSPACE IS INTENDED TO BE MAINTAINED. THIS WILL PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PRIVACY SCREENING FOR NEIGHBOURS DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET. DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE SITE AND THE TOPOGRAPHY, THERE IS ALSO SIGNIFICANT PRIVACY BETWEEN THE PROPOSED DWELLING UNITS AND ADJACENT EXISTING HOUSING.
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:
5.10 Does the project contribute to heritage revitalization through the reuse, relocation or rehabilitation of an existing structure or feature?			Describe: N/A
5.11 Does the project involve provincial designation of a heritage building/features/trees?		NO	Describe:
5.12 Are there any public amenities provided by, and maintained, with the development (check all that apply): [ ] Public art [ ] Child care facility [ ] Walking/bike trails [ ] Public Washrooms [ ] Drinking Fountains [ ] Other, Describe:			N/A
5.13 How does the development create or enhance local food production and food securing?	YES		Describe: OPPORTUNITIES FOR GARDENING MAY BE POSSIBLE
5.14 Does the development incorporate space for public gathering and activities (e.g. courtyards, communal gardens, play areas, benches, shaded areas)?			Describe: POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL SPACE IN AREA IDENTIFIED AS PLAZA IN FRONT OF BLDG 1
5.15 How does the proposed development enhance the streetscape? Describe: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WILL ACTUALLY BE QUITE DISCREET FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF STREETSCAPE
5.16 How have residents and community stakeholders been involved in the planning and design process? Describe in detail: A NEIGHBOURHOOD MEETING WAS HELD AT VIEW ROYAL COMMUNITY HALL ON NOVEMBER 20, 2017 TO GIVE RESIDENTS AND OPPORTUNITY TO SEE OUR PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL AND TO SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS.
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)?			Describe:
5.18 Do any of the Town of View Royal policies or regulations currently prevent you from implementing sustainable initiatives?			Describe:

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Extracted from: 2018 03 13 Committee of the Whole Agenda - Agenda - Pdf