PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST

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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).

Key Elements	Yes	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): 20 FULL TIME - 150 PART TIME	✓	a. Full-time and part-time: 170
b. Types of jobs (e.g.- construction, design): CONSTRUCTION - DEGN., CONSULTANTS, SUB-CONTRACT	✓	b. Full-time and part-time: 30 :
1.2 Will the project provide permanent employment after the project is completed?		Describe: ONLY PART TIME FOR LANDSCAPE REMOVAL SERVICES.
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: 3 OF THE UNITS HAVE WORK-HOME OPPORTUNITIES.
2. Environmental Sustainability – Built Environment
2.1 Walking distance to current and future transport-hubs as marked in the OCP:	✓	List: BUS STOP
Distance to bus stop (in kilometres): 0.050 KILOMETER <50m.
or... any trails, greenways, cycling routes (in kilometres): ON CYCLING ROUTE	✓	CYCLING ROUTE.
2.2 Is the proposed development located within the Town's Urban Containment Boundary (check with View Royal Planning Dept.)?	✓	Describe where: HELMCKEN & ELTHAM. BETWEEN CITY HALL & FIRE DEPARTMENT.

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: BYLAW REQUIRES 20 PARKING - WE PROVIDING 36 PARKINGS.
If other, describe? BUSS STOP WITHIN 50m & BICYCLE PATH ON HELMCKEN.

Key Elements	Yes	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: PROPOSED ATTENUATION TANK ON SITE FOR STORM-WATER.
2.5 Have you considered floodplain mitigation or ocean tidal-storm surges? How would this be managed?	✓	Explain: ALL LIVING SPACES & BEDROOM SPACES ARE 1 LEVEL ABOVE GRADE.
2.6 Will site remediation be part of the development process?		Explain: N.A.
2.7 Mitigation of light pollution (e.g., spill lighting, offsite glare and up lighting avoided)	✓	Describe: DRIVEWAY IS INTERNAL. & NO LIVING & SLEEPING AREAS EXIST ON DRIVEWAY LEVEL.
2.8 Will the project provide enhanced waste-diversion facilities such as: on-site recycling or on-site composting?	✓	List and Describe: ONSITE 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: STORM WATER THAT IS KEPT IN ATTENUATION TANK WILL BE USED FOR IRRIGATION.
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 WATER CONSUMPTION SANITARYWARE. WILL BE IMPLEMENTED.

Key Elements	Yes	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.	✓	- UNITS HAVE WINDOWS ON TWO SIDES ALLOWING FOR CROSS VENTILATION. - WE ARE USING HIGH-EFFICIENCY APPLIANCES. - OUR ROOF TOP GADEN ARE LANDSCAPED.
b. The use of renewable-energy alternatives (e.g. geothermal, solar, off-grid power or water supplies, BC Hydro Green Power).		- USING STORM WATER FOR IRRIGATION.
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):	✓	ALL WALLS FOR BUILDING ARE PRE-MANUFACTURED. GETTING RID OF TIMBER WASTE FROM FRAMING CONTRACTORS.
b. The use of environmentally-sensitive or recycled construction materials (e.g. high-volume, fly-ash concrete, non-toxic finishing materials):	✓	PRE MANUFACTURED. WMS MAKE USE OF THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO USE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
c. The enhanced durability of construction materials (e.g. wall systems, roof materials):	✓	WALLS ARE STRONGER AND BETTER BUILT IN FACTORY.
d. Is LEEDS, Built Green or other green standards certification being pursued for this project?	✓	THIS WILL ASSIST IN GREEN STANDARD FOR SITE WORK.
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.	✓	HRV (HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR) WILL BE INSTALLED IN ALL UNITS.
b. Design attempts to maximize exposure to natural light and passive solar heating/ light (i.e. through building orientation).	✓	ROOF TOP GARDENS ALLOW OCCUPANTS SPACE TO SIT OUTSIDE AND GET UNINTERRUPTED SOLAR ENERGY & LIGHT.

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?	✓	THERE IS A BUS WITHIN 50M OF DISTANCE. & THERE IS A BICYCLE LANE ON HELMCKEN RD.
3.6 If new streets or lanes are constructed as part of the development, how are they designed to reduce storm-water runoff?		N.A.
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?		N.A.

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

	Yes	Comments:
[x] neighbourhood store or other shopping opportunities	✓	- ISLAND PHARMACY, THRIF STORE, NEW COMMERCIAL.
[x] schools	✓	- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
[x] community services (e.g., library, community centre)	✓	READING CENTRE.
[x] child care facility	✓	SIMPLY FUN CHILDCARE.
[x] health services (e.g., hospital, doctor's office)	✓	HELMCHEN COVE FAMILY PRACTICE
[x] parks or trails	✓	VIEW ROYAL BIKE PARK & MACENAN TRAIL.
[x] bus stop	✓
[x] other alternative transport (park-and-ride, car pool)	✓	NEW COMMERCIAL SPACE CORNER HELMCKEN & ISLAND HWY.
[x] other amenities	✓

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Key Elements	Yes	Description/Explanation
4. Natural Environment
4.1 Is the proposed development in an environment-development permit area?	✓	Describe: WITHIN THE CITY CENTRE & ON MAIN ARTERIAL ROAD.
4.2 Was an environmental assessment of the property completed prior to the commencement of design work?		When and by whom? EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY LOT ASSEMBLY.

Key Elements	Yes	Description/Explanation
4.3 Are any of the following environmental features present on the property?		Describe:
[ ] Significant native and protected trees		AS PER ARBORIST REPORT.
[ ] Natural grassland areas		N.A.
[ ] Riparian areas: estuaries, wetlands, tidal-creeks		N.A.
[ ] Is it adjacent to Esquimalt Harbour or Portage Inlet		N.A.
[ ] Wildlife (red or blue, listed species)		N.A.
[ ] Wildlife habitat		N.A.
[ ] Wildlife corridors
b) Has the preservation and/or enhancement of any the areas listed above been incorporated in the proposed project?	✓	Explain how: ALL TREE ALONG CITY BOULEVARD ARE TO BE PROTECTED.
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): 1750 m² (ROOF TOP GARDENS & FRONT YARD SPACE.
b) Amount of usable, open space (area in m² and ft²): 1070m² USABLE PRIVATE SPACE 680m² COMMON SPACE.
c) Number and percentage of existing trees to be retained on site: 10%
d) Number of trees removed: 15 TREES IN TOTAL REMOVED & REPLACED.
e) Number of trees to be planted: 15
f) Names of native species being planted: AS PER LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS.
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: N.A.
5. Social Sustainability
5.1 Anticipated price range of units (note the price ranges for both commercial and residential units, if applicable)		800 - 000 PER UNIT SALES PRICE.
Average price per square foot of cost and expected sale:		350/SF COST // 700/SF SALES. BUILDING AREA.

Key Elements	Yes	Description/Explanation
5.2 Does the proposed development include non-market housing units (affordable housing)?	✓	a) Number of units: 3.
3 TOWNHOMES ARE SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER WITH ONLY 2 BEDROOM & WILL BE MORE AFFORDABLE THAN THE REMAINING 3 BEDROOM UNITS.		b) As a percentage of total units: 15%
		c) Ownership: rental, co-op, freehold N.A.
		d) Target population mix: seniors/ family/singles? DOWNSIZERS.
5.3 Does the project include rental housing units of specific size? N.A. STRATA PROJECT. IF ANY RENTAL, IT WILL BE PRIVATE.		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: ONE ENTRY INTO DEVELOPMENT. EYES ON THE STREET & INTERNAL DRIVEWAY, GOOD LIGHTING THROUGH OUT.
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)?		List and describe: BATH ROOM CAN BE ADAPTABLE, YET 3 STOREY TOWNHOMES ARE NOT THE PREFERED LAYOUT FOR ADAPTABILITY.
5.6 Actions proposed (indoor and outdoor) to mitigate noise from external sources such as traffic, railways, industry, commercial uses, patrons, etc.	✓	Describe: BEDROOM ARE ON THE 3RD FLOOR AWAY FROM DIRECT TRAFFIC NOISE.
5.7 Does the project enhance local identity and character (e.g. through architectural style, landscaping, colours)?	✓	Describe: THIS IS A MODERN DESIGN THAT IS WELL LANDSCAPED WITH ROOF TOP GARDENS.
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.		WE ARE IN A SINGLE FAMILY PREDOMINANT AREA, WITH QUITE A FEW OTHER TOWNHOMES ALREADY IN THE AREA, SO WE WILL BE ENHANCING THE AREA WITH THIS MODERN DEVELOPMENT.

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)?	✓	Describe: THIS IS PURELY A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
5.10 Does the project contribute to heritage revitalization through the reuse, relocation or rehabilitation of an existing structure or feature?		Describe: N.A.
5.11 Does the project involve provincial designation of a heritage building/features/trees?		Describe: N.A.

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: OUT DOOR COMMON AMENITY + PRIVATE ROOF TOP GARDENS FOR ALL UNITS.

Key Elements	Yes	Description/Explanation
5.13 How does the development create or enhance local food production and food securing?	✓	Describe: ADDITIONAL RESIDENTS WILL SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD STORES.
5.14 Does the development incorporate space for public gathering and activities (e.g. courtyards, communal gardens, play areas, benches, shaded areas)?	✓	Describe: COMMON AMENITY GARDEN.
5.15 How does the proposed development enhance the streetscape? Describe:		NEW TREES AND UPGRADES TO WALKWAY. WITH ALL THE STREET FACING UNITS HAVING A FRONT YARD WILL ADD TO THE STREET SCAPE.
5.16 How have residents and community stakeholders been involved in the planning and design process? Describe in detail:		WE HAD PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE TO INTRODUCE THE PROJECT & GET NEIGHBOURING COMMENTS.
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: ROOF TOP GARDENS.
5.18 Do any of the Town of View Royal policies or regulations currently prevent you from implementing sustainable initiatives?	✓	Describe: NO.

Additional Comments:

WE ARE PLEASED TO HAVE THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS THE CITY SUPPORTING THESE 20 NEW UNITS. TO THIS NEIGHBOURHOOD.

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