Attachment 19. Project Sustainability Checklist

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
1. Economic Sustainability
1.1 Comment on direct employment opportunities created by this project during construction:
a. Number and duration of jobs (full time, part time): Construction	✓		a. Full-time and part-time: 15 to 25
b. Types of jobs (e.g. - construction, design): Design			b. Full-time and part-time: 5 to 8
1.2 Will the project provide permanent employment after the project is completed?	✓		Describe: 5 to 10 FT/PT ASHLEY FURNITURE
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?		✓ N/A	List:
2. Environmental Sustainability – Built Environment
2.1 Walking distance to current and future transport-hubs as marked in the OCP:			List:
Distance to bus stop (in kilometres): ____________	✓		Regional Rapid Transit
or... any trails, greenways, cycling routes (in kilometres): ____________	✓		Galloping Goose Trail
2.2 Is the proposed development located within the Town's Urban Containment Boundary (check with View Royal Planning Dept.)?	✓		Describe where:

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
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 letter to Mayor & Council
2.5 Have you considered floodplain mitigation or ocean tidal-storm surges? How would this be managed?		✓	Explain:
2.6 Will site remediation be part of the development process?		✓	Explain:
2.7 Mitigation of light pollution (e.g., spill lighting, offsite glare and up lighting avoided)	✓		Describe: LED wall packs with cut off 'limits'.
2.8 Will the project provide enhanced waste-diversion facilities such as: on-site recycling or on-site composting?	✓		List and Describe: on-site recycling
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: drought-resistant/native plantings
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 plumbing fixtures

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
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.	✓		• heat pumps and high efficiency condensing gas fired roof top units • reflective roof membrane to reduce heat island effect.
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):	✓		will be incorporated into construction specifications
b. The use of environmentally-sensitive or recycled construction materials (e.g. high-volume, fly-ash concrete, non-toxic finishing materials3):	✓		low VOC paints & adhesives
c. The enhanced durability of construction materials (e.g. wall systems, roof materials):	✓		Concrete Masonry Block in areas subject to abuse.
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.	✓		Low VOC paints & adhesives
b. Design attempts to maximize exposure to natural light and passive solar heating/ light (i.e. through building orientation).

Key Elements	Yes	Description/Explanation
3.5 Does the street/boulevard layout and design encourage walking and cycling, while also providing for personal and commercial vehicle use?	✓	refer to site servicing commentary in letter to Mayor & Council
3.6 If new streets or lanes are constructed as part of the development, how are they designed to reduce storm-water runoff?	✓	"
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?	✓

Key Elements	Yes	Description/Explanation
4. Natural Environment
4.1 Is the proposed development in an environment-development permit area?	✓	Describe: refer to Aqua-Tex memo
4.2 Was an environmental assessment of the property completed prior to the commencement of design work?	✓	When and by whom? stage 1 June 2007 stage 2 July 2008 both by Levelton

Key Elements	Yes	Description/Explanation
4.3 Are any of the following environmental features present on the property?	✓	Describe: refer to memo from Aqua-Tex.
[ ] Significant native and protected trees [ ] Natural grassland areas [x] 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): ____________		refer to Landscape drawings & Design Rationale in letter to Mayor & Council
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 day-lighting of a stream)?	✓	List and describe: refer to memo from Aqua-Tex
5. Social Sustainability
5.1 Anticipated price range of units (note the price ranges for both commercial and residential units, if applicable)		N/A
Average price per square foot of cost and expected sale:		N/A

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
5.2 Does the proposed development include non-market housing units (affordable housing)?		✓ N/A	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?		✓ N/A	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?	✓		List and describe: • lighting • clear sight lines • eliminate concealed areas
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)?		✓ N/A	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.		✓ N/A	Describe:
5.7 Does the project enhance local identity and character (e.g. through architectural style, landscaping, colours)?	✓		Describe: refer to Design Rationale
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.			refer to Design Rationale

Key Elements	No	Description/Explanation
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)?	✓ N/A	Describe:
5.10 Does the project contribute to heritage revitalization through the reuse, relocation or rehabilitation of an existing structure or feature?	✓ N/A	Describe:
5.11 Does the project involve provincial designation of a heritage building/features/trees?	✓ N/A	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: __________________________________________________________________________

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
5.13 How does the development create or enhance local food production and food securing?		✓ N/A	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: refer to Design Rationale in letter to Mayor & Council

5.16 How have residents and community stakeholders been involved in the planning and design process? Describe in detail: • preliminary discussions with ToVR planning & engineering departments

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
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:

Attachment 19. Project Sustainability Checklist

PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST

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