Construction Impact Assessment and Tree Management Plan for 14/14A Helmcken Road & 6 Camden Avenue
An arboricultural report prepared for Merdyn Group assessing the impact of a proposed townhouse development on existing tree resources, including retention and removal recommendations.
Site Plan and Site Context Renderings
Building Elevations
Building A – North Elevation (Helmcken Rd)
Building A – South Elevation
Building B – North Elevation
Building B – South Elevation (8 Camden)
Building Elevations
West Elevation – 16 Helmcken Rd & 103 Conard Street
East Elevation – Camden Ave
Landscape Plan
Trees
| Qty | Size | Species |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 5cm. | ACER CIRCINATUM |
| 3 | 5cm. | ALNUS RUBRA |
| 4 | 5cm. | BETULA PLATYPHYLLA 'JEPPARK' |
| 6 | 5cm. | CORNUS NUTTALLII |
| 1 | 5cm. | MALUS 'GALA' |
| 1 | 5cm. | MALUS 'HONEY CRISP' |
| 1 | 5cm. | MALUS 'PINK LADY' |
| 2 | 2M | PINUS CONTORTA VAR. CONTORTA |
Shrubs
| Qty | Size | Species |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | #5 | BERBERIS AQUIFOLIUM |
| 9 | #5 | HOLODISCUS DISCOLOR |
| 3 | #5 | MYRICA CALIFORNICA |
| 3 | #5 | RIBES SANGUINEUM |
| 2 | #2 | RHODODENDRON MACROPHYLLUM |
| 43 | #2 | ROSA GYMNOCARPA |
| 9 | #5 | VACCINIUM CORYMBOSUM |
| 19 | #5 | VACCINIUM OVATUM |
Perennials, Bulbs, Ferns and Grasses
| Qty | Size | Species |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | #1 | ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM |
| 3 | #1 | ALLIUM CERNUUM |
| 22 | #1 | ANAPHALIS MARGARITACEA |
| 33 | #1 | ARMERIA MARITIMA |
| 12 | #1 | ARTEMISIA SUKSDORFII |
| 6 | #1 | AQUILEGIA FORMOSA |
| 27 | #1 | BLECHNUM SPICANT |
| 9 | #1 | BROMUS VULGARIS |
| 15 | #1 | DANTHONIA CALIFORNIA |
| 32 | #1 | DESCHAMPSIA CESPITOSA |
| 33 | #1 | ERIOPHYLLUM LANATUM |
| 14 | #1 | FESTUCA ROMERI |
| 28 | #1 | GRINDELIA HIRSUTULA |
| 56 | #1 | KOELERIA MACRANTHA |
| 101 | #1 | POLYSTICHUM MUNITUM |
| 11 | #1 | SOLIDAGO LEPIDA |
| 15 | #1 | SYMPHYYOTRICHUM CHILENSE |
Groundcovers and Annuals
| Qty | Size | Species | | :--- | :--- | : :--- | | 444 | 4" | ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI | | 124 | #1 | BERBERIS NERVOSA | | 78 | 4" | CERASTIUM ARVENSE | | 116 | #1 | GAULTHERIA SHALLON | | 24 | 4" | HEUCHERA MICRANTHA | | 10 | #1 | TELLIMA GRANDIFLORA |
*TREES TO BE DWARF VARIETY
Tree Management Plan
Tree Protection Notes
- Project arborist to supervise all excavations/additions of fill re. sidewalk and patio within the CRZs of M1 and M2.
- Project arborist to supervise all excavations related to foundation installation within the CRZs of OS1–OS3.
- Project arborist to supervise all excavations/additions of fill related to sidewalk, patio, retaining wall, curb/gutter, fence, and bike lane installation, as well as grading activity within the CRZs of M4–M9.
- Install tree fencing as shown. Fencing for M4–M6 shown in demolition phase orientation; may be adjusted at BP. For on-site trees: rather than installing extensive (temporary) barrier fencing, the project arborist should meet with the demolition contractor prior to the removal of existing structures and supervise all excavations/direct site access therein. Existing driveways should be left in place until the end of the demolition phase.
Development Permit with Variances
1. Rear Yard Setback
2. Small Car Parking Spaces
3. Width of Maneuvering Aisle
4. Heat Pump
Recommendation
THAT following the adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1131, 2025, Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variances Application No. 2024-05, for 14, 14A Helmcken Road and 6 Camden Avenue, in accordance with plans submitted to Development Services Department on April 1, 2025, and subject to:
a. The proposed development meets all of the Town's Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances: i. reduce the rear yard setback from 6.0 m to 3.0 m; ii. increase the total maximum number of small-car parking spaces from 4 to 5 spaces; iii. reduce the minimum width of a manoeuvring aisle from 7.6 m to 6.7 m; and iv. locate a residential heat pump within the flanking yard.
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