Appendix
ATTACHMENT 3 - PORTAGE PARK RESIDENCES | DP SET - COVER PROJECT INFO
September 6, 2022Page 341 section
Cover sheet for the architectural drawing set, including site info, building code information, and a summary of requested variances.
2022-08-12Urban West Architecture92 parking spaces proposed
Portage Park Residences | DP Set

Project Information
- Project Name: Portage Park Residences
- Civic Addresses: 167, 169, 171 Island Highway, View Royal, BC
- Project Description: 82 Unit, 5 Storey Multi-Family Residential Building
- Site Area: 3780 SM
Zoning
- Zoning: CD-27
Floor Area Calculations
| Floor Area Calculations | Area (SM) |
|---|---|
| Underground Levels | |
| Parking Level 1 (Excl. Parking, Incl. Storage, Bicycle, Utilities) | 483 |
| Gross Parking Area | 3017 |
| Above Ground Levels | |
| Level 1 | 1,161 |
| Level 2 | 1,198 |
| Level 3 | 1,198 |
| Level 4 | 1,198 |
| Level 5 | 812 |
| Total Above Ground Gross Floor Area | 5567 |
| Total Gross Floor Area (6049 MAX.) | 6049 |
- Total Gross Area: 9066
- Efficiency: 86% (Above Ground GFA)
- Saleable Area: 51709 SF (79% of Total GFA)
Unit Breakdown
| Unit Type | Quantity | % | Area (SF) | Area (SM) | Total (SF) | Total (SM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIT JR 1 - JR. 1 BEDROOM | 20 | 24% | 472 | 44 | 9,440 | 877 |
| UNIT TYPE B1 - 1 BEDROOM | 2 | 2% | 393 | 37 | 786 | 73 |
| UNIT TYPE B2 - 1 BEDROOM | 1 | 1% | 411 | 38 | 411 | 38 |
| UNIT TYPE B3 - 1 BEDROOM | 8 | 10% | 548 | 51 | 4,384 | 407 |
| UNIT TYPE B4 - 1 BEDROOM | 4 | 5% | 572 | 53 | 2,288 | 213 |
| UNIT TYPE B5 - 1 BEDROOM | 1 | 1% | 599 | 56 | 599 | 56 |
| UNIT TYPE C1 - 1 BEDROOM + FLEX | 24 | 29% | 572 | 53 | 13,728 | 1,275 |
| UNIT TYPE C2 - 1 BEDROOM + FLEX | 2 | 2% | 634 | 59 | 1,268 | 118 |
| UNIT TYPE C3 - 1 BEDROOM + FLEX | 1 | 1% | 710 | 66 | 710 | 66 |
| UNIT TYPE D1 - 2 BEDROOM | 2 | 2% | 823 | 76 | 1,646 | 153 |
| UNIT TYPE D2 - 2 BEDROOM | 8 | 10% | 893 | 83 | 7,144 | 664 |
| UNIT TYPE D3 - 2 BEDROOM | 1 | 1% | 893 | 83 | 893 | 83 |
| UNIT TYPE E1 - 2 BEDROOM + FLEX | 4 | 5% | 1,103 | 102 | 1,103 | 102 |
| UNIT TYPE E1 - 2 BEDROOM + FLEX | 4 | 5% | 979 | 91 | 3,916 | 364 |
| Total | 82 | 51,709 | 4,804 |
Site Coverage
| Item | Proposed | Permitted |
|---|---|---|
| Site Coverage | 34% (1285 SM) | 60% |
| Open Space Ratio | 66% (2495 SM) | |
| Impervious Surface Ratio | 45% (1701 SM) | 80% |
| Floor Space Ratio (FSR) | 1.6 (6049 SM) | 1.6 |
| Height of Building (M) | 17.8 (Roof) | 18 |
| 3.0M Amenity Pavilion | 4.5M |
Setbacks + Projections
| Setback | Proposed (M) | Permitted (M) |
|---|---|---|
| Front Lot Line | 18.9 | 18 |
| West Side Lot Line | 8.4 | 8 |
| East Side Lot Line (Park) | 8.4 | 8 |
| Rear Lot Line | 8.6 | 7 |
Vehicle Parking Calculations
| Type | Proposed | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Total Parking Required: | 63 ONE BED UNITS X 1 SPACE/UNIT | |
| 16 TWO BED UNITS X 1.5 SPACES/UNIT | ||
| 3 THREE BED UNITS X 2 SPACES/UNIT | ||
| 93 | TOTAL PARKING SPACES REQUIRED (EXCL. VISITOR) | |
| Type | Proposed | Required |
| Residential (Small & Regular) | 89 | n/a |
| Visitor | 9 | 1 |
| Accessible | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 92 SPACES | 93 SPACES |
| Loading | 1 | n/a |
| Loading & Drop-Off | 9 | n/a |
| Total (Including Drop-off) | 102 SPACES | |
| Small Car (30%) Below Grade | 27 | 27 |
| Small Car (30%) Above Grade | 3 | 3 |
Bicycle Storage Summary
| Type | Proposed | Required (Assumed 1 Per Unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Bicycle Spaces | 31 | |
| Horizontal Bicycle Spaces | 42 | |
| Accessible Bicycle Spaces | 9 | |
| Total Class I Bicycle Spaces | 82 SPACES | 82 SPACES |
| Shared E-Bike Spaces | 7 | n/a |
| Class II Bicycle Spaces | 6 | n/a |
Step Code
| Proposed | Required | |
|---|---|---|
| Step Code | Step 2 | Step 1 |
By-law Variances Requested
- Variance #1 (4.8.9 Retaining Wall Heights): Variance of up to 1.8m for retaining walls on either side of access ramp down to parkade (Max 1.2m allowed, up to 3.0m proposed).
- Variance #2 (3.7.2 Balcony Projections into Setback): Variance of up to 0.6m for how far balconies project into the side yard setback (Max 0.5m allowed, up to 1.1m proposed).
- Variance #3 (3.7.2 Width of Balcony Projections into Setback): Variance of up to 7.2m for width of the balcony portions that project into the side yard setback (Max 2m allowed, up to 9.2m proposed).
- Variance #4 (3.7.2 Amenity Pavilion Projections into Setback): Variance of 4.4m for how far pavilion projects into the side yard setback and 2.8m into front yard setback (Max 0.5m allowed, 4.9m and 3.3m proposed).
- Variance #5 (5.5.3 Number of Small Car Parking Stalls): Variance of 6 small car stalls in visitor parking area (Visitor area: max 3 stalls allowed, 9 stalls proposed. Overall: max 30 stalls allowed, 36 stalls proposed).
- Variance #6 (5.10 Number of Parking Stalls): Variance of 1 parking stall in parking garage (Min 93 stalls required, 92 stalls proposed).
Building Code Information
- Applicable Building Code: Part 3 2018 BCBC
- Type of Construction: New Building
- New Building Area: 1,285 SM
- Firewalls: No
- No. of Stories: 5
- Streets Facing: 1
Construction Requirements:
- Major Occupancy Classification: Group C
- Building Classification: 3.2.2.50
- Construction Type: Combustible
- Sprinklered: Yes
- NFPA Standard: 13
- NFPA Standard (Standpipe & Hose): 14
Fire Resistance Rating of Building Components:
- FRR Floor: 1 HR
- FRR Roof: 1 HR
- FRR Between Suites: 1 HR
- FRR Corridors: 1 HR
- Fire Alarm System: Yes
- Emergency Power: Yes
- Standpipe System: Yes
- Mezzanine: N/A
- Interconnected Floors: N/A
- Occupant Load: 208
- Accessible for Persons w/ Disabilities: Yes
- Accessible Toilet Provided: No
Project Team
- Owner & Construction Manager: GT Mann Contracting Ltd., Contact: Graeme Mann
- Architectural: Urban West Architecture Inc., Contact: Justin Bennett
- Structural: Skyline Engineering, Contact: Wade Griffin
- Mechanical: Avalon Mechanical, Contact: Jamie Clarke
- Electrical: Triumph Electrical, Contact: Steve Cooke
- Civil: McElhanney, Contact: Nathan Dunlop
- Landscape: Forsite Landscape Architecture, Contact: Brad Forth
- Arborist: Talbot McKenzie and Associates, Contact: Graham McKenzie
- Surveyor: Wey Mayenburg Land Surveying Inc., Contact: Brent Mayenburg
- Traffic: Watt Consulting Group, Contact: Tim Shah
Drawing List
Architectural
- A000: Cover & Project Info
- A008: Spatial Separation
- A009: Survey Plan
- A010: Context Plan
- A011: Site Plan & Grade Calcs
- A011a: Grading Plan
- A012: Site Sections
- A013: Aerial Rendering
- A014: Street View - Southwest Facing
- A015: Street View - East Facing
- A016: View from Park
- A017: Material Palette
- A100: Level P1 Plan
- A101: Level 1-4 Plans
- A102: Level 5 & Roof Plans
- A150: Unit Plans
- A151: Unit Plans
- A152: Unit Plans
- A153: Unit Plans
- A154: Unit Plans
- A200: Building Elevations - Southeast & Southwest
- A201: Building Elevations - Northwest & Northeast
- A300: Building Sections
- A600: Amenity Pavilion & Building Signage
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Extracted from: 2022 09 06 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf

