Attachment 3: Architectural plans – Alan Lowe Architects
A complete set of architectural drawings including site plans, floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings.
ISSUED FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

242-244 ISLAND HWY VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA PROJECT NUMBER: 17-504 25 JUNE 2018
alan lowe architect inc. #118 - 21 Erie St., Victoria, British Columbia t 250.360.2888
INDEX OF DRAWINGS
ARCHITECTURAL
| Sheet No. | Drawing Title |
|---|---|
| A0.0 | COVER SHEET |
| A1.0 | CONTEXT PLAN |
| A1.1 | EXISTING SITE PLAN |
| A1.2 | PROPOSED SITE PLAN (1:200) / PROJECT DATA |
| A1.3 | PROPOSED SITE PLAN - LARGER SCALE (1:100) |
| A2.0 | UNDERGROUND FLOOR PLAN (PARKING) |
| A2.1 | GROUND FLOOR PLAN |
| A2.2 | SECOND FLOOR PLAN |
| A2.3 | THIRD FLOOR PLAN |
| A2.4 | FOURTH FLOOR PLAN |
| A2.5 | ROOF PLAN |
| A3.0 | ELEVATIONS |
| A3.1 | ELEVATIONS |
| A3.2 | STREETSCAPES |
| A3.3 | 3D MODEL / PERSPECTIVES |
| A4.0 | SECTIONS |
| P1 | SITE LANDSCAPE PLAN |
Project Information
- Project Title: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Address: 242-244 ISLAND HIGHWAY, VICTORIA, BC
- Project Number: 17-504
- Date: 25 JUNE 2018
Issue / Revisions
| No. | Issued / Revisions | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | REZONING | 19 FEB '18 |
| 2 | REVISIONS TO REZONING | 15 MAY '18 |
| 3 | DEVELOPMENT PERMIT | 25 JUNE '18 |
SITE CONTEXT PLAN






EXISTING SITE PLAN
PROJECT INFORMATION
- DESCRIPTION: MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENCE
- LEGAL ADDRESS: REMAINDER LOT 34 & 35, SECTION 3, ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, PLAN 3738 EXCEPT PARTS IN PLANS EPP8968 AND EPP9053
- CIVIC ADDRESS: 242-244 ISLAND HIGHWAY, VICTORIA, B.C.
PROPOSED SITE PLAN / PROJECT DATA
ZONING DATA
ZONING: RM-3 MIXED RESIDENTIAL
SITE AREA: 1,860.5 m² [20,027 sq.ft.]
AREA OF PROPOSED SIDEWALK PROJECTING INTO SITE AREA: 59.5 m² [640.75 sq.ft.] (HATCHED IN SITE PLAN)
GREATEST HORIZONTAL AREA: 869.4 m² [9,358.3 sq.ft.]
SITE COVERAGE PROPOSED: 46.7 %
OPEN SITE SPACE: 27.4 %
BUILDING AVERAGE GRADE: 36.70 m
IMPERMEABLE SURFACE COVERAGE PROPOSED: 72.6 %
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO ALLOWED: 1.6 (1.5 + 0.1 WITH PROVISION OF 80% UNDERGROUND PARKING)
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA ALLOWED: 2,976.8 m² [32,042 sq.ft.]
- CALCULATION: 1,860.5 m² x 1.6 = 2,976.8 m²
FOURTH FLOOR AREA: 686.5 m² [7,389 sq.ft.]
THIRD FLOOR AREA: 836.1 m² [9,000 sq.ft.]
SECOND FLOOR AREA: 836.1 m² [9,000 sq.ft.]
GROUND FLOOR AREA: 588.1 m² [6,331 sq.ft.]
GROSS FLOOR AREA: 2,946.8 m² [31,720 sq.ft.] (EXCLUDING ALL DECKS & BALCONIES)
FLOOR AREA RATIO PROPOSED: 1.58
- CALCULATION: 2,946.8 m² / 1,860.5 m² = 1.58
TOTAL UNITS: 37 (16 UNITS OF 2BD + 21 UNITS OF 1BD)
NUMBER OF STOREYS: 4
| Regulation | Required | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| FLOOR SPACE RATIO | 1.6 : 1.0 | 1.58 : 1.0 |
| BUILDING HEIGHT (TOP OF PARAPET) | 13.5 m [44'-3 1/2"] | 13.00 m [42'-8"] |
| SITE COVERAGE | 60% (max.) | 46.7 % |
| IMPERMEABLE SURFACE COVERAGE | 80% (max.) | 72.6 % |
SETBACKS
| Location | Required (min.) | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| FRONT (ALONG ISLAND HWY) | 7.5 m [24'-7 1/4"] | 4.30m [14'- 1"] ** |
| REAR | 7.0 m [22'-11 1/2"] | 7.0 m [22'-11 1/2"] |
| SIDE | 4.0 m [13'-1 1/2"] | 4.06 m [13'-4 1/4"] |
| FLANKING (LANE) | 4.0 m [13'-1 1/2"] | 4.05 m [13'-3 1/2"] |
VARIANCES REQUIRED
** VARIANCE REQUIRED FOR FRONT STAIRWELL AND ENTRANCE LOBBY PROJECTING INTO FRONT SETBACK BY 3.22m [10'-6 1/2"]
NOTE: VARIANCE REQUIRED FOR BALCONIES PROJECTING INTO REQUIRED SETBACKS. PROJECTIONS RANGE FROM 0.73m TO 1.89m.
OPEN SPACE PROPOSED: 27.4% (NOT INCLUDING PARKING & RAMP)
OPEN SPACE TO SITE AREA RATIO: 0.27
PARKING
- PARKING REQUIRED: 45 (80% TO BE UNDERGROUND : 36 SPACES)
- CALCULATION: [16 (2BD UNITS) x 1.5] + [21 (1BD UNITS) x 1] = 45
- PARKING PROPOSED: 45 (9 SURFACE STALLS + 36 UNDERGROUND) (INCLUDING 1 HANDICAPPED)
- BICYCLE PARKING: 48 PLUS 6 @ ENTRY
AVERAGE GRADE CALCULATION
| Points | Calculation | Product |
|---|---|---|
| POINTS A & B | (36.53+38.58)/2 = 36.60 x 17m | 622.2 |
| POINTS B & C | (36.58+36.40)/2 = 36.49 x 3.77 m | 137.56 |
| POINTS C & D | (36.40 + 36.20)/2 = 36.3 x 9.68 m | 351.38 |
| POINTS D & E | (36.20+37.30)/2 = 36.75 x 25.75 m | 946.31 |
| POINTS E & F | (37.30 + 37.0)/2 = 37.15 x 9.68 m | 359.6 |
| POINTS F & G | (37.0 + 36.90)/2 = 36.95 x 3.5 m | 129.3 |
| POINTS G & H | (36.90 + 36.66)/2 = 36.78 x 17 m | 625.26 |
| POINTS H & A | (36.66 + 36.63)/2 = 36.64 x 20.2 m | 740 |
| TOTAL | 3911.61 |
- BUILDING PERIMETER = 106.58 m
- AVERAGE GRADE = 3911.61 / 106.58 = 36.70
PROPOSED SITE PLAN (LARGER SCALE)
Detailed layout of the Ground Floor showing:
- 9 Surface Stalls
- Unit 2-A: 1BD+DEN (602 S.F.)
- Unit 2: 2BD (745 S.F.)
- Unit 1: 1BD+DEN (784 S.F.)
- Unit 4-B: 1BD (536 S.F.)
- Unit 1-A: 2BD (841 S.F.)
- Ground Floor Area: 588.1 m² (6,331 S.F.)
UNDERGROUND PARKING FLOOR PLAN
Layout showing:
- 36 Underground Stalls (Stall 12 is handicapped)
- Bike Storage (48 Racks)
- Storage lockers (37 units)
- Workshop, Mech. Room, Elec. Room
- Ramp Down at 15% slope
ELEVATIONS
EXTERIOR FINISHES & NOTES
- F1: HARDI PANEL "SOOTHA BLUE"
- F1a: HARDI PANEL "ARCTIC WHITE"
- F2: HORIZONTAL T&G CEDAR SIDING
- F3: PRE-FINISHED METAL FLASHING - BLACK FOR THE TOP PARAPET ALL AROUND
- F4: AL-13 COMPOSITE METAL PANELS "WHITE"
- F5: PREFINISHED ALUMINUM GUARDRAILS w/ GLAZING
- F6: ALUMINUM PICKET FENCE - 4' HIGH
- F7: PRE-FINISHED METAL FLASHING - WHITE FOR THE AL13 PANEL SIDING FOR THE ARCTIC WHITE HARDI PANEL SIDING
- F8: THROUGH-WALL METAL FLASHING - WHITE THROUGH ARCTIC WHITE HARDI PANEL SIDING
- F9: THROUGH-WALL METAL FLASHING - BLACK THROUGH CEDAR SIDING, THROUGH SOOTHA BLUE HARDI PANEL SIDING. TRANSITION BETWEEN F1 & F2.
- F10: THROUGH-WALL BASE METAL FLASHING - BLACK
STREETSCAPES
Building profiles shown in context of neighboring properties along Old Island Highway (South Streetscape) and the existing lane (West Streetscape).
3D MASSING MODEL PERSPECTIVES




SECTIONS
Longitudinal Section showing building heights:
- T.O. PARAPET: 13.00 m (42'-8")
- U.S. FORTH FLOOR CEILING: 11.89 m (39'-0")
- T.O. FORTH FLOOR: 9.14 m (30'-0")
- T.O. THIRD FLOOR: 6.10 m (20'-0")
- T.O. SECOND FLOOR: 3.05 m (10'-0")
- T.O. MAIN FLOOR: 0 m (0'-0") / 36.70 m GEODETIC
- T.O. BASEMENT FLOOR: -3.30 m (-10'-10")
- T.O. BASEMENT FLOOR: -6.09 m (-20'-0")
Document Images
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Site context map showing surrounding area including Portage Inlet, Portage Park, and View Royal Elementary

Map segment of Stormont Rd

Map segment with house numbers 231, 233B

Map segment showing Plowright Rd and house 249

Map segment showing houses 248, 243

Map segment showing Suzanne Pl houses 214, 218, 222

Map segment showing houses 244, 242

Map segment showing Suzanne Pl houses 226, 227

Map segment showing house 271

Aerial 3D massing model view - Bird View 1 over Island Highway

Aerial 3D massing model view - Bird View 2 over Island Highway

Perspective rendering from Island Highway view 1