Project Sustainability Checklist - 280 Island Highway

June 14, 2016Pages 226–2322 sections

Sustainability assessment for the 280 Island Highway apartment proposal.

25 jobs created during constructionRental units $1000 - $1300 / month

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	Yes	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: 18 months, approx. 25 persons.
b. Types of jobs (e.g. construction, design):	✓	b. Full-time and part-time: Construction, Consultants, Property Management
1.2 Will the project provide permanent employment after the project is completed?	✓	Describe: property manager
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: addition to rental stock, proximity to VR centres

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:		List: BC Transit to Helmcken-Bike lane outside development
Distance to bus stop (in kilometres): 1.6 KM	✓
or... any trails, greenways, cycling routes (in kilometres): bike lane outside
2.2 Is the proposed development located within the Town's Urban Containment Boundary (check with View Royal Planning Dept.)?	✓	Describe where:
2.3 Does the project provide additional support for alternative transportation use? Check all that apply:
[x] Was a variance granted to provide less parking than required?
[x] Is there on-site bicycle storage?
[ ] Are there change rooms?
[ ] Is there designated parking for car-share spaces, high-occupancy vehicles (e.g., carpool, vanpool)?
[ ] Are there means for alternate transport/ power supplies? Describe:________________________________
[ ] 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: storm to be retained on site and connected to Town storm line.
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: Not that we are aware of. Town of VR to confirm & remediate.
2.7 Mitigation of light pollution (e.g., spill lighting, offsite glare and up lighting avoided)	✓	Describe: Any lighting will be downlighting.
2.8 Will the project provide enhanced waste-diversion facilities such as: on-site recycling or on-site composting?	✓	List and Describe: Recycling & compost bins to be provided.

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: draught resistant plants to be used.
b. Onsite grey-waste-water treatments?		✓	b. List and describe:
c. Indoor water-use-reduction measures (e.g. low consumption fixtures/appliances) that exceed bylaw requirements?	✓		c. List and describe: low flow toilets.
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.	✓		Maximizing windows for solar gain.
b. The use of renewable-energy alternatives (e.g. geothermal, solar, off-grid power or water supplies, BC Hydro Green Power).		✓
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):		✓
b. The use of environmentally-sensitive or recycled construction materials (e.g. high-volume, fly-ash concrete, non-toxic finishing materials):		✓
c. The enhanced durability of construction materials (e.g. wall systems, roof materials):		✓
d. Is LEEDs, Built Green or other green standards certification being pursued for this project?		✓
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.	✓		Natural ventilation - Windows
b. Design attempts to maximize exposure to natural light and passive solar heating/ light (i.e. through building orientation).	✓		Maximize exposure to natural light.
3.5 Does the street/boulevard layout and design encourage walking and cycling, while also providing for personal and commercial vehicle use?	✓		Requesting a car variance 37 bike storage units bike lane outside.
3.6 If new streets or lanes are constructed as part of the development, how are they designed to reduce storm-water runoff?			N/A.
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?			N/A.
3.9 Is the proposed development within a ten-minute walk (approximately 800 metres) from:			Comments:
[x] neighbourhood store or other shopping opportunities
[x] schools			Shoreline School.
[x] community services (e.g., library, community centre)
[x] child care facility
[ ] health services (e.g., hospital, doctor's office)
[x] parks or trails
[ ] bus stop
[ ] other alternative transport (park-and-ride, car pool)			bike lanes.
[x] other amenities

4. Natural Environment

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Key Elements	No	Description/Explanation
4.1 Is the proposed development in an environment-development permit area?	✓	Describe:
4.2 Was an environmental assessment of the property completed prior to the commencement of design work?	✓	When and by whom?
4.3 Are any of the following environmental features present on the property?		Describe:
[ ] Significant native and protected trees
[ ] 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:
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): ________________________________
b) Amount of usable, open space (area in m² and ft²): __________________________
c) Number and percentage of existing trees to be retained on site: _______________
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 daylighting of a stream)?		List and describe:

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)			Rental Units - 1 bedroom / 2 bedroom. $1000 - $1300 / month.
Average price per square foot of cost and expected sale: N/A.
5.2 Does the proposed development include non-market housing units (affordable housing)?		✓	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?	✓		Number of units: 37
			Average rent for a one-bedroom unit $ 1000 /month
			Average rent for a two-bedroom unit $ 1300 /month
5.4 Does the project design incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles?	✓		List and describe: Lighting around bldg. Windows on street.
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:
5.6 Actions proposed (indoor and outdoor) to mitigate noise from external sources such as traffic, railways, industry, commercial uses, patrons, etc.	✓		Describe: Required STC ratings between suites.
5.7 Does the project enhance local identity and character (e.g. through architectural style, landscaping, colours)?	✓		Describe: Prominent bldg along corridor, wood/stucco/rock, pop up roof elements.
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.			Mix of commercial & residential, single family & multifamily.
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)?		✓	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?			Describe: N/A.
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			N/A.
[ ] Drinking Fountains
[ ] Other, Describe:________________________________
5.13 How does the development create or enhance local food production and food securing?		✓	Describe:
5.14 Does the development incorporate space for public gathering and activities (e.g. courtyards, communal gardens, play areas, benches, shaded areas)?		✓	Describe:
5.15 How does the proposed development enhance the streetscape? Describe:			Sidewalk with boulevard, building with street edge.
5.16 How have residents and community stakeholders been involved in the planning and design process? Describe in detail:			N/A
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: Proposing bldg on site as retained by Tof VR.
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: 2016 06 14 Committee of the Whole Agenda