TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST (ATTACHMENT 9)

Key Elements	Yes	No	Use “NA” if “not-applicable”.
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): 422 estimate b. Types of jobs (e.g.- construction, design): Consultants- 12, Construction 400, Landscaping 10			a) Full-time and part-time: 400+/- b) Full-time and part-time:
1.2 Will the project provide permanent employment after the project is completed?	YES		Describe: There will be an onsite property manager and assistant manager as well as maintenance and cleaners,
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: The developer will strive to use local products wherever possible to reduce shipping and sustain jobs.
2. Environmental Sustainability- Build Environment
2.1 Walking distance to current and future transport-hubs as marked in the OCP: Distance to bus stop (in kms): Bus stop at front door or… any trails, greenways, cycling routes (in km: E & N Rail Corridor 0.134 km from site)			List: BUS at door E & N Rail Corridor 0.134 km
2.2 Is the proposed development located within the Town’s Urban Containment Boundary (check with View Royal Planning Dept.)?	YES		Describe where: Across street from area designated Town Center in OCP
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? No, not requested - Is there on-site bicycle storage? Yes - Are there change rooms? No - Is there designated parking for car-share spaces, high-occupancy vehicles (e.g., carpool, vanpool)? No - Are there means for alternate transport/ power supplies? Describe: There will be secure bike storage of 1 per unit as well as visitor bike racks. Charging will be available for electric bikes - If other, please describe?
2.4 Does the development meet or exceed the Town of View Royal Municipal Guidelines for the retention and cleaning of storm-water?	YES		Describe: Designed by Civil Engineer and approved by View Royal Engineering Department
2.5 Have you considered floodplain mitigation or ocean tidal storm surges? How would this be managed?		NO	Explain: This is area is not susceptible to any form of flooding or tidal surge
2.6 Will site remediation be part of the development process?		NO	Explain: No required
2.7 Mitigation of light pollution (e.g., spill lighting, offsite glare and up lighting avoided)	YES		Describe: Lighting will be designed to light areas on site with minimal light spillage
2.8 Will the project provide enhanced waste-diversion facilities such as: on-site recycling or on-site composting?	YES		List and describe: Yes, a recycling area will be provided with bins in underground parkade and picked up through contracted services
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? b. Onsite grey-waste-water treatments? c. Indoor water-use-reduction measures (e.g. low consumption fixtures/appliances) that exceed bylaw requirements?	YES YES	NO	a) List and describe: Drought resistant indigenous landscaping will be designed and implemented to minimize required watering. High efficiency watering techniques will be implemented b) List and describe: NO c) List and describe: Low consumption fixtures will be used
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. b. The use of renewable-energy alternatives (e.g. geothermal, solar, off-grid power or water supplies, BC Hydro Green Power).		NO	a) List and describe: It is premature to determine the methods we will use to reduce energy and improve are quality as we are only at the rezoning stage and not DP or BP stage. b) List and describe
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): b. The use of environmentally-sensitive or recycled construction materials (e.g. high-volume, fly-ash concrete, non-toxic finishing materials3): c. The enhanced durability of construction materials (e.g. wall systems, roof materials): d. Is LEEDS, Built Green or other green standards certification being pursued for this project?		NO	a) List and describe: To early in development process to determine b) List and describe: To early in development process to determine c) List and describe: To early in development process to determine d) What level of certification will you achieve?
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. b. Design attempts to maximize exposure to natural light and passive solar heating/ light (i.e. through building orientation).			To early in development process to determine a) List and describe: To early in development process to determine however we will have opening windows. b) Describe: Wherever possible
3.5 Does the street/boulevard layout and design encourage walking and cycling, while also providing for personal and commercial vehicle use?	YES		Describe: We will be providing sidewalk, boulevard, bike lanes and roadway for all forms of transportation
3.6 If new streets or lanes are constructed as part of the development, how are they designed to reduce storm-water runoff?			Describe: These are designed by Civil Engineer and approves by municipal engineer
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?	YES		List and describe: We have a park connector trail adjacent to the south property line that will be fenced
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: 400 meters to groceries 500 meters to elementary school 400 meters to doctors offices 300 meters to park 1 meter to bus stop 0.134 meters to E & N Rail corridor
4. Natural Environment
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?	YES		When and by whom? Report done by Pinchin in Feb 2022
4.3 Are any of the following environmental features present on the property? - 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?	YES YES		Describe: Significant native trees, tree survey and arborist report done by Talmack to retain as main trees as possible. No grass land or riparian areas. We are retaining a forested area as well as other significant trees b) Explain how:
4.4 Provision of natural green space and trees on site (includes retention of existing trees). a) Amount of green space in square feet: 75,000 sf b) Amount of usable, open space in square feet: 82,000sf c) Number and percentage of existing trees to be retained on site: 77% trees retained 146 trees retained d) Number of trees removed: 43 trees removed e) Number of trees to be planted: To be determined by landscape architect at DP stage f) Names of native species being planted: To be determined by landscape architect at DP stage
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:
5. Social Sustainability
5.1 Anticipated price range of units (note the price ranges for both commercial and residential units, if applicable) These are purpose built rental units b) Average price per square foot of cost and expected sale: N/A
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?	YES		Number of units: 230 Average rent for a one-bedroom unit $Market Rent Average rent for a two-bedroom unit $_ Market Rent
5.4 Does the project design incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED5) principles?	YES		List and describe: separate entrances for each ground floor unit facing the streets.
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: This is early stages for determining this however we will have some accessible units.
5.6 Actions proposed (indoor and outdoor) to mitigate noise from external sources such as traffic, railways, industry, commercial uses, patrons, etc.	YES		Describe: These buildings will be built to Step Code 3 where walls and windows will mitigate sound transfer
5.7 Does the project enhance local identity and character (e.g. through architectural style, landscaping, colours)?	YES		Describe: The architecture and landscaping will be a marked improvement to the existing and fit nicely into the neighbourhood.
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 neighbourhood is currently made up of single family, older commercial, tourist commercial and trailer park. This development will provide needed multifamily and establish a much higher standard of quality buildings for the future of the neighbourhood.
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: The development provides amenities for it’s tenants but not the public at large, however we are working on the possibility of an of leash dog park in the south east corner of the property that will be accessible for the public.
5.13 How does the development create or enhance local food production and food securing?			Describe: It does not
5.14 Does the development incorporate space for public gathering and activities (e.g. courtyards, communal gardens, play areas, benches, shaded areas)?		NO	Describe: No, it is private space for the enjoyment of the tenants with the exception of the potential off leash dog park.
5.15 How does the proposed development enhance the streetscape?			Describe: Currently the streetscape is a combination of dilapidated motel buildings and littered with junk. The new buildings are well articulated, with greenspace sets backs from street, and provide individual entrances for each ground floor street frontage unit onto the street/ Large balconies and patios will provide usable outside space for the residents a much-needed streetscape improvement.
5.16 How have residents and community stakeholders been involved in the planning and design process?			Describe in detail: There were two neighbourhood meeting held prior to the application to introduce ourselves and our ideals and collaborate with neighbours to evolve the proposed development to what they could embrace. This was done in concert with the planning and engineering departments of View Royal to ensure all idea were considered and incorporated where possible. There is a third meeting scheduled with the neighbours for June 6th, prior to the COW to update the neighbours on what has been applied for, solicit comments and answer and questions they may have.
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)?	YES		Describe: The development achieves a very modest 29% site coverage to provide considerable green space and retained tree canopy for the property and neighbourhood in general.
5.18 Do any of the Town of View Royal policies or regulations currently prevent you from implementing sustainable initiatives?		NO	Describe: