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Schedule 2 - Overall Project Landscape Plan

November 4, 2025Page 1602 sections

Initial high-level landscape plan for the Watkiss Way & Erskine Lane development with handwritten annotations regarding tree screening.

Watkiss Way & Erskine LaneLazzarin Svisdahl Landscape ArchitectsMay 10, 2020

Overall Project Landscape Plan - Watkiss Way & Erskine Lane

Project Information

  • Project: WESTURBAN DEVELOPMENTS
  • Address: Watkiss Way & Erskine Lane, View Royal, BC
  • Date: May 10, 2020
  • Scale: 1:350 METERS
  • Drawn By: LS/SD
  • Drawing No: L 1.0
  • Landscape Architect: Lazzarin Svisdahl Landscape Architects, 3301 6th Ave North, Regina, SK S4R 3L6

Revision Table

Date Revision By
May 22 2020 Preliminary Draft Issue for Review LS/SD
May 22 2020 SUBMISSION 1 FOR REVIEW LS
AUG 7 2020 FOR REZONING LS
FEB 17 2021 FOR DP REVIEW LS
MAY 11 2021 ISSUE FOR DP LS/SD
AUG 12 2021 SALES EVACUATION CONCEPT REVISED PLANTING LS
JUL 12 2022 ISSUE FOR 50% CD LS/SD
DEC 1 2023 ISSUE FOR 100% CD REVIEW LS/SD
Dec 12 2023 ISSUE FOR 100% CD LS
MAR 28 2024 ISSUE FOR REVIEW LS/SD
MAY 2 2024 ISSUE FOR DP RESUBMISSION LS/SD
May 29 2024 Revised for Site Plan LS
SEPT 12 2024 DRAFT FOR INTERNAL REVIEW LS/SD
Sept 12 2024 As-built for partial interior review SD
Sept 23 2024 DP Resubmission LS
Sept 27 2024 Underground Forest Amendment LS

Handwritten Field Notes and Annotations

  • West of Building A: "large trees screen lilies"
  • Entrance off Erskine Lane near Building A: "2 trees not planted" (marked with red circles)
  • South edge along Erskine Lane: "7 new trees planted" (marked with a red bracket)
  • North-east of Building C: "tree missing planted" (marked with a red circle and cross)
  • North-east of Building D: "tree missing planted" (marked with a red circle and cross)
  • South-east corner near Building D: "2 trees" (marked with a red bracket)

Building Specifications

  • Building 'A': 79 UNITS - 4 STORY
  • Building 'B': 79 UNITS - 5 STORY
  • Building 'C': 59 UNITS - 5 STORY
  • Building 'D': 59 UNITS - 6 STORY

Project Plant List

TOTAL PROPOSED TREES = 175 Note: Where new trees are required, images of retained vegetation take care to not damage existing tree roots.

Trees

Symbol Botanical Name Common Name Count Size
Ad Abies concolor White Fir 11 3.0m ht
Ag Abies grandis Grand Fir 17 3.0m ht
Ap Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Princess Diana' Princess Diana Serviceberry 8 6 cm Cal
Ar Acer rubrum 'Armstrong' Armstrong Maple 4 7 cm Cal
At Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala Amur Maple 15 6 cm Cal
Di Davidia involucrata Dove Tree 2 6 cm Cal
Fa Fagus sylvatica European Beech 12 7 cm Cal
Fs Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck's Purple' Purple Columnar Beech 10 6 cm Cal
Ga Gleditsia triacanthos 'Suncole' Sunburst Honey Locust 3 7 cm Cal
Hl Hamamelis virginiana Witch Hazel 15 1.5m ht. B/B
Pd Prunus x dawyckensis 'Dawyck's White' Dawyck's White Columnar Cherry 4 7 cm Cal
Pm Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas Fir 21 3.0m ht
Pp Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa Pine 8 3.0m ht
Th Tsuga heterophylla Western Hemlock 32 3.0m ht
Ti Tilia cordata Littleleaf Linden 13 7 cm Cal

Shrubs

Symbol Botanical Name Common Name Count Size
Am Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Kinnikinnick 35 #1 pot
Ap Arctostaphylos x media 'Wood's Compact' Wood's Compact Manzanita 42 #2 pot
As Arctostaphylos 'Sunset' Sunset Manzanita 45 #2 pot
Be Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde' Concorde Japanese Barberry 51 #2 pot
Cc Cornus canadensis Bunchberry 280 #1 pot
Cd Cornus stolonifera 'Farrow' Arctic Fire Dogwood 42 #2 pot
Ce Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Victoria' Victoria Blueblossom 36 #2 pot
Cp Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset' Sunset Rockrose 30 #2 pot
Ct Cotoneaster 'Tom Thumb' Tom Thumb Cotoneaster 56 #1 pot
Cv Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Star' Dark Star Heather 42 #1 pot
Es Erica x darleyensis 'Silberschmelze' Silver Bells Heath 42 #1 pot
Eu Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' Emerald 'n Gold Wintercreeper 112 #1 pot
Ga Gaultheria shallon Salal 312 #1 pot
Lm Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' Munstead Lavender 85 #1 pot
Ma Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grape 312 #1 pot
Mc Mahonia 'Compacta' Compact Oregon Grape 185 #1 pot
Mo Mahonia nervosa Cascade Oregon Grape 212 #1 pot
Mp Mahonia pumila Little Oregon Grape 102 #1 pot
Pa Polystichum acrostichoides Christmas Fern 142 #1 pot
Pd Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood' Abbotswood Potentilla 36 #1 pot
Pm Polystichum munitum Sword Fern 212 #1 pot
Pr Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' Otto Luyken Laurel 42 #3 pot
Ps Pieris japonica 'Scarlett O'Hara' Scarlett O'Hara Andromeda 45 #2 pot
Ra Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' Anah Kruschke Rhododendron 36 #2 pot
Re Rosa rugosa 'Hansa' Hansa Rose 32 #2 pot
Rh Rhododendron 'Hotei' Hotei Rhododendron 42 #2 pot
Rl Ribes sanguineum Red Flowering Currant 32 #2 pot
Rs Rosa rugosa Rugosa Rose 45 #2 pot
Sa Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess' Little Princess Spiraea 45 #2 pot
Sv Spiraea x vanhouttei Vanhoutte Spiraea 42 #2 pot
Sy Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' Miss Kim Lilac 36 #2 pot
Tc Taxus x media 'Hicksii' Hicks Yew 45 #5 pot
Td Taxus x media 'Densiformis' Densiformis Yew 45 #5 pot
Va Vaccinium ovatum Evergreen Huckleberry 112 #1 pot
Vp Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Mariesii' Maries Doublefile Viburnum 36 #2 pot
Vs Vaccinium sikkimense Sikkim Blueberry 42 #1 pot

Ornamental Grasses

Symbol Botanical Name Common Name Count Size
Ca Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass 85 #2 pot
Ds Deschampsia cespitosa Tufted Hair Grass 156 #1 pot
Ha Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Golden Hakone Grass 112 #1 pot
Mp Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' Morning Light Maiden Grass 85 #2 pot
Sc Schizachyrium scoparium Little Bluestem 45 #1 pot

Perennials & Ferns & Vines

Symbol Botanical Name Common Name Count Size
Af Aquilegia formosa Red Columbine 36 #1 pot
Al Adiantum aleuticum Western Maidenhair Fern 112 #1 pot
Am Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Kinnikinnick 42 #1 pot
Cf Carex flacca Blue Sedge 85 #1 pot
Cm Chrysanthemum maximum Shasta Daisy 45 #1 pot
Fo Fragaria chiloensis Beach Strawberry 312 #1 pot
Hv Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Bride' Autumn Bride Alumroot 85 #1 pot
Pa Polystichum acrostichoides Christmas Fern 142 #1 pot
Pm Polystichum munitum Sword Fern 212 #1 pot
Ra Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' Anah Kruschke Rhododendron 36 #2 pot
Sl Sisyrinchium littorale Shore Blue-eyed Grass 45 #1 pot
Va Vaccinium angustifolium Lowbush Blueberry 112 #1 pot
Vo Vaccinium ovatum Evergreen Huckleberry 112 #1 pot
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Legend

  • Property Line
  • Setback Line (Building Envelope)
  • Underground Parking
  • Brushed Concrete, Pattern TBD - Refer to Civil Drwg. Roads
  • Proposed Right-of-Way - Refer to Civil Plan
  • Composite 3/4" Crush Rock for Internal Walkways & Dog Runs
  • Planting Beds on 12" min depth topsoil on Filter Fabric (Filter Fabric on 18" min depth Structural Fill for Planting over Parkade)
  • Seeded Lawn Areas on 12" min depth topsoil on Filter Fabric (Filter Fabric on 18" min depth Structural Fill for Seeding over Parkade)
  • Native Seed Mix on 12" min depth topsoil on Filter Fabric (Filter Fabric on 18" min depth Structural Fill for Seeding over Parkade)
  • Bark Mulch Cover on 6" min depth topsoil on Filter Fabric (Filter Fabric on 18" min depth Structural Fill for Mulch over Parkade)
  • Retained Existing Vegetation - Protect as per ISA standard (refer to Arborist Report for detailed recommendations)
  • Landscape Rocks / Boulders (Groupings of 3-5 individual rocks)
  • Raised Planters over Underground Parkade Slab (3 Types)
    1. Flexible Planters for small perennials, harvested for 4-Season Planting / Approx Size 24" x 12"
    2. 12" Concrete Decking / 24" x 24" x 24" Precast Planter on Parkade Floor
    3. Large Planters for Trees/Large Shrubs. Wood or Wood Composite Construction on Parkade Floor. Approx. 4'x4'x4' or as noted.
  • Herb Garden Planter Box - 4'x8' Timber Planters (2 Layers high). Varies 300 - 450 mm height.
  • Bike Parking: 10/20 Slot Commercial Grade Rack as specified. (Refer to Architectural Plans)
  • Decorative Screen Fencing: Wood or Wood Composite Construction. See Detail.
  • Gated Entry: Wood or Wood Composite Construction. See Detail.
  • 1.2M HT. Chain Link Fence for Dog Run areas.
  • 1.2M HT. Chain Link Fence for Perimeter Fencing (Refer to Landscape Architect)
  • Site Lighting: Refer to Electrical Engineering for Layout and Specs.
  • 4' HT. Black Vinyl Coated Chain Link Perimeter Fence (Perimeter of Project Site)
  • Metal Bollards (Reference Manufacturer/Model for Spec.)
  • Site Signage: (Reference Manufacturer/Model for Spec.)

Plan Area Notes

  • Courtyard Building A: SEMI PRIVATE COURTYARD WITH RAISED PLANTERS ON SLAB, SEATING & SMALL LAWN. WASHED CRUSH STONE ALONG BOTTOM OF ROCK FACE.
  • Rock Catchment: 1.2M HT. CHAIN LINK FENCE FOR ROCK CATCHMENT AS REQUIRED. RETAIN EXISTING VEGETATION AND ROCK FEATURE EDGE. REFER TO ARBORIST FOR WORK AROUND EXISTING TREES.
  • Rock Feature: WASHED ROCK ALONG BASE OF NATURAL EXPOSED ROCK FEATURE.
  • Dog Runs: DOG RUNS FULLY FENCED WITH 5' HT. CHAIN LINK FENCE & SELF CLOSING GATE, WATER SOURCE, KENNEL SHELTERS.
  • Edge Treatments: NO EDGER - BLEND DISTURBANCE EDGE TO FOREST WITH LOW GROWING NATIVE SHRUBS & GROUNDCOVERS.
  • Forest Pathway: EXISTING NATURAL PATHWAY THROUGH FOREST.
  • Nature Trail: HARVESTING NATURE TRAIL SURFACE COMPACT CRUSH GRAVEL.

General Notes

  1. All plants must meet standards of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association.
  2. Where there is a discrepancy between the plan and the Plant List, the Plant List shall govern.
  3. Landscape Contractor to verify all site grading & drainage, retaining walls, stairs & structures prior to work.
  4. Contractor to verify all utility locations prior to work.

LIMITATION OF USE AND RELIANCE STATEMENTS:

  1. This landscape drawing set has been prepared for the use of the project owner, Westurban Developments, for the sole use of the project. However, these documents are not intended to be relied upon as a record plan, but rather represent a general schematic plan only.
  2. All dimensions shown are approximate and represent general alignment of landscape design elements at the site of issuing. Contractor to verify all site layout related information prior to construction and report any changes or coordinate for accuracy of alignment to actual constructed conditions.
  3. Lazzarin Svisdahl Landscape Architects Ltd. (LS/SD) does not represent that these documents reflect "as-built" conditions.
  4. These Documents do not replace or supersede formal as-built survey plans, which the landscape architectural firm (LS/SD) is not qualified to produce. Lazzarin Svisdahl Landscape Architects Ltd. (LS/SD) shall not be liable for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies from the use of these documents beyond their intended purpose.
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Extracted from: 2025 11 04 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf