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).

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1. Economic Sustainability

Key Elements	Yes	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: 20-50 full and part time for 1.5 years approx.
b. Types of jobs (e.g.- construction, design):			b. Full- time and part-time: management, skilled trades, general labour
1.2 Will the project provide permanent employment after the project is completed?			Describe: No
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: No

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2. Environmental Sustainability – Built Environment

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
2.1 Walking distance to current and future transport-hubs as marked in the OCP:			List: Steps away from 2 bus stops and the E&N trail. Close to the potential commuter rail along the E&N railway.
Distance to bus stop (in kilometres): 0.27 km
or... any trails, greenways, cycling routes (in kilometres): 0.17 km
2.2 Is the proposed development located within the Town's Urban Containment Boundary (check with View Royal Planning Dept.)?			Describe where: No

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?
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: Energized parking stalls, bike spots
If other, describe: _________________________________________________

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?	Yes		A feature rain garden located in the northeast corner of the site is designed to clean and slow storm water delivery to the municipal storm drain network.
2.5 Have you considered floodplain mitigation or ocean tidal-storm surges? How would this be managed?		No	Explain:
2.6 Will site remediation be part of the development process?		No	Explain:
2.7 Mitigation of light pollution (e.g., spill lighting , offsite glare and up lighting avoided)	Yes		Exterior lighting will be subtle and mostly consist of soffit lights and site lighting.
2.8 Will the project provide enhanced waste-diversion facilities such as: on-site recycling or on-site composting?		No	List and Describe:

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3. Environmental Sustainability

Key Elements	No	Description/Explanation
3.1 Comment on the inclusion of the following water efficiency techniques:	No
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:
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:
3.2 Comment on the inclusion of any of the following methods to reduce energy use and improve air quality:	No	a. The project will be constructed to meet Step 1 of BC Energy Step Code with particular attention paid to airtightness.
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.		b. energy alternatives are not proposed for this project.
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:	No	a. Management of construction waste via regular bin pick up and sorting as required by Built Green program and local regulations.
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. Not proposed for this project.
b. The use of environmentally-sensitive or recycled construction materials (e.g. high-volume, fly-ash concrete, non-toxic finishing materials3):		c. Quality materials and durable assemblies are going to be used on this project.
c. The enhanced durability of construction materials (e.g. wall systems, roof materials):		d. Built Green Gold is being considered for this project.
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:	No	a. high quality materials will be used. Nearly all windows are operable.
a. Improved air quality through low-emitting materials (e.g. paint, carpets) and natural ventilation with windows that open.		b. building oriented SE for solar heating
b. Design attempts to maximize exposure to natural light and passive solar heating/ light (i.e. through building orientation).
3.5 Does the street/boulevard layout and design encourage walking and cycling, while also providing for personal and commercial vehicle use?	No	Street frontage improvements along the Island Highway include a new sidewalk, new trees and generous amounts of plantings in order to provide an appealing pedestrian experience and to blend with the existing greenery of Portage Park. Drive aisle, access road, and drop off area are provided for residential and delivery access
3.6 If new streets or lanes are constructed as part of the development, how are they designed to reduce storm-water runoff?	No	Access road will be provided and sloped to drains. Storm-water runoff will be managed by the rain garden
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?	No	Landscape screening is being used to frame view of the park and trails particularly at the front of the site. A pedestrian connection was originally considered but ultimately discounted due to the onus on the Town

3.9 Is the proposed development within a ten-minute walk (approximately 800 metres) from:

neighbourhood store or other shopping opportunities
schools
community services (e.g., library, community centre)
child care facility
health services (e.g., hospital, doctor’s office)
parks or trails
bus stop
other alternative transport (park-and-ride, car pool)
other amenities

Comments:

Admirals Walk Shopping Centre
Shoreline Community Middle School
Glentana Village Rec Centre
View Royal Community Hall
View Royal Reading Centre
Simply Fun Childcare
Helmcken Cove Family Practice
Island Pharmacy
E&N Rail Trail
Island Hwy at Glentana Bus Stop
Island Hwy at Plowright Bus Stop
Thetis Cove
Portage Inlet

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4. Natural Environment

Key Elements	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?	No	Describe: There are no significant trees on site.
[ ] 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): 1,467 m2 & 15,793 SF b) Amount of usable, open space (area in m² and ft²): 2,086 m2 & 22,453 SF c) Number and percentage of existing trees to be retained on site: 0 and 0% d) Number of trees removed: 32 trees e) Number of trees to be planted: 52 trees f) Names of native species being planted: Vine Maple, Japanese Maple, Red Maple, Saskatoon Berry, Katsura Tree, Pacific Dogwood, Serbian Spruce, Autumn Flowering Cherry, Japanese Snowbell, Western Red Cedar

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
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)?		No	List and describe:

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5. Social Sustainability

5.1 Anticipated price range of units (note the price ranges for both commercial and residential units, if applicable): $400k - $1.5mil Average price per square foot of cost and expected sale: //

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
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		Balconies will provide plenty of overlook to the Park and Four Mile House parking area which will enhance the safety in those areas by putting more "eyes on the street". Site lighting will be thoughtfully placed to ensure proper visibility at night while maintaining a low impact to neighbouring 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)?	Yes		List and describe: The building is significantly setback from the park and the street to reduce noise impacts.
5.6 Actions proposed (indoor and outdoor) to mitigate noise from external sources such as traffic, railways, industry, commercial uses, patrons, etc.	Yes		The building is significantly setback from the park and the street to reduce noise impacts.
5.7 Does the project enhance local identity and character (e.g. through architectural style, landscaping, colours)?	Yes		The landscape design emphasizes sensitivity to Portage Park by enhancing, integrating and extending native plantings as well as adding large deciduous trees along the property line with the park. The building uses muted, natural materials to fit in with the landscape and picks up on the materiality of the Historic pub next door.

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 existing neighbourhood is mostly single family, with the Historic Four Mile House and Town Hall to the West of our site. The proposed development will enhance the neighbourhood by improving the streetscape and adding density to an area designated for Mixed-Residential in the OCP.

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)?	No	Describe:
5.10 Does the project contribute to heritage revitalization through the reuse, relocation or rehabilitation of an existing structure or feature?	No	Describe:
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

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
5.13 How does the development create or enhance local food production and food securing?		No	Describe:
5.14 Does the development incorporate space for public gathering and activities (e.g. courtyards, communal gardens, play areas, benches, shaded areas)?		No	Describe:

5.15 How does the proposed development enhance the streetscape? Describe: This generous front yard setback preserves the existing views into the Park as pedestrians and vehicles travel west along the Island Highway and significantly contributes to a greater sense of openness around the entry and street frontage of Portage Park.

5.16 How have residents and community stakeholders been involved in the planning and design process? Describe in detail: The public has involved during the initial stages through community engagement meetings and public hearings. The input from community members led to the larger setback along the park and a greater stepback on the upper floor to reduce the impact on the park.

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)?		No	Describe:
5.18 Do any of the Town of View Royal policies or regulations currently prevent you from implementing sustainable initiatives?		No	Describe: