Reviewed Landscape and Planting Plans
Updated landscape and planting plans for 297 View Royal Avenue, signed and reviewed by a biologist for consistency with environmental reports.
297 VIEW ROYAL LANDSCAPE PLAN

The proposed hard landscaping shown in this plan will be consistent with the report prepared by Ryzuk Geotechnical 'Proposed Foreshore Stabilization Works, 297 View Royal Avenue, March 28, 2023.' Soft landscaping has been reviewed and approved by a registered professional biologist.
Reviewed by Lehna Malmkvist, MSc, RPBio #1613, the updated design is consistent with Swell Report, September 13, 2022. May 15, 2023
Proposed Foreshore Stabilization
Site Development Notes
- Existing Dry Stacked Wall & Stairs to be Replaced
- Removal of Invasive Species from Natural Boundary to 15m Setback
- Existing Tree Root: Gap between root/wall system to allow for annual root diameter increase & coarse sand recommended in void for water drainage.
- Vegetated Wall System
- Stone Slab Stairs
- Gabion Walls Along Shoreline: Restore and increase biodiversity lined with Nilex C32 BD (compostable coconut fibre mat to retain soil or equivalent). Planted fully on the top and front side with biologist approved plantings.
- Stone Veneer Retaining Wall & Stairs: To replace existing dry stacked, cinder block walls & flagstone patios.
Native Planting Material
Shrubs:
- Salix hookeriana
- Gaultheria shallon
- Rosa nutkana
- Philadelphus lewisii
- Vaccinium ovatum
- Holodiscus discolor
- Cornus stolonifera
Perennials/Grasses:
- Armeria maritima
- Calamagrostis nutkaensis
- Deschampsia cespitosa
- Koeleria macrantha
- Festuca roemeri
- Leymus mollis
- Achillea millefolium
- Aquilegia formosa
- Distichlis spicata
Groundcovers:
- Sedum spathulifolium
- Sedum oreganum
- Fragaria chiloensis
- Plantago maritima
Material Legend
| Material | Quantity/Area |
|---|---|
| Gabion Retaining Wall & Planter | 11.05 sq.m |
| Retaining Wall with Stone Veneer | 9.8 sq.m |
| Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System | 3.83 sq.m |
| Fine Crushed Gravel | 35 sq.m |
| Fine Crushed Gravel & Groundcovers | 24.76 sq.m |
| Stone Stairs | 8.35 sq.m |
| Planting Material | 38 sq/m |
Landscape Specifications
These plans must not be scaled. The Owner to verify and thoroughly review all aspects of plan prior to commencement and setting out of any work. All landscape plans to comply with municipal bylaws and installed and maintained following BCLNA standards at the time of installation. Drawings and Specifications shall remain the property of Imagine Garden Design and can only be reproduced with written agreement. The General Contractor is responsible for confirming and correlating dimensions and working budgets at the job site. The designer will not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, budgets, or procedures, or for safety precautions and works in connection with the project. All survey information, building layout information and setback dimensions supplied by homeowner. All errors, substitutions and omissions must be reported immediately to the Designer. Designer to be on site at plant layout for placement and material approval. All exterior building or grading changes to reported to designer during construction.
DISCLAIMER: As hundreds of calculations & decisions are made during the creation of these plan drawings, & even though a great care has gone into their accuracy, from time to time an error(s) &/or omission(s) will persist, so it shall be the responsibility of the clients, contractor and owner to verify all aspects of these plans prior to their use and report any discrepancies, errors or omissions immediately to the designer. Because of the above & because the use of these plans are not administered or controlled by the designer, it shall be understood that with the acceptance of these plans, the landscape designer shall be held harmless from any & all liability in regards to their use.
Project Info:
- Address: 297 View Royal, Victoria BC, V9B 1B3
- Firm: Imagine Garden Design, 4041 Raymond St N, Victoria BC, V8Z 4L1
- Date: May 18th, 2022
- Sheet No: L1.2
297 VIEW ROYAL PLANTING PLAN

The proposed hard landscaping shown in this plan will be consistent with the report prepared by Ryzuk Geotechnical 'Proposed Foreshore Stabilization Works, 297 View Royal Avenue, March 28, 2023.' Soft landscaping has been reviewed and approved by a registered professional biologist.
Reviewed by Lehna Malmkvist, MSc, RPBio #1613, the updated design is consistent with Swell Report, September 13, 2022. No changes are required to the planting plan, in the revised design where gabions have been removed from the slope, the same plantings will be installed in the ground. May 15, 2023
Planting Plan Notes
- Removal of Invasive Species
- Existing Tree Root: Gap between root/wall system to allow for annual root diameter increase & coarse sand recommended in void for water drainage.
- Vegetated Wall System
- Stone Slab Stairs
- Gabion Retaining Wall: To be planted with native material approved & in collaboration with Swell Environmental Consulting. Installed as per Ryzuk Geotechnical shoreline stabilization requirements with on site consulting with designer. Plantings on the shoreline face and top sides will be planted with 10cm plugs per square meter and lined.
Native Plant Material Legend
| ID | Symbol | Qty | Latin Name | Common Name | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al | (flower) | 18 | Aquilegia formosa | Western columbine | 4" | Additional seasonal application of seeds |
| Am | (dot) | 25 | Armeria maritima | Sea thrift | 4" | |
| AMpp | (clover) | 12 | Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' | Paprika Common Yarrow | 4" | |
| Cn | (grass) | 33 | Calamagrostis nutkaensis | Pacific reed grass | 1 GAL | |
| Cs | (branch) | 22 | Cornus stolonifera | Red-osier dogwood | 3 GAL | |
| Dc | (clump) | 29 | Deschampsia cespitosa | Tufted hairgrass | 1 GAL | |
| Ds | (tilde) | 27 | Distichlis spicata | Salt grass | PLUG | |
| Fc | (circle) | 189 | Fragaria chiloensis | Coastal strawberry | 4" | |
| Fc | (empty circle) | 183 | Fragaria chiloensis | Coastal strawberry | PLUG | |
| Gs | (open circle) | 143 | Gaultheria shallon | Salal | 1 GAL | |
| Hd | (spiky) | 8 | Holodiscus discolor | Oceanspray | 3 GAL | |
| Lm | (waves) | 44 | Leymus mollis | Dune wildrye | 1 GAL | |
| Pm | (triple-dot) | 33 | Plantago maritima | Seaside plantain | PLUG | |
| Ps | (bold circle) | 15 | Philadelphus lewisii 'gordianus' | Mock Orange | 3 GAL | |
| Rn | (flower-star) | 7 | Rosa nutkana | Nootka rose | 1 GAL | |
| Sh | (dotted circle) | 22 | Salix hookeriana | Coastal willow | 3 GAL | |
| So | (empty dot) | 52 | Sedum oreganum | Oregon stonecrop | 4" | |
| Ss | (star) | 174 | Sedum spathulifolium | Broadleaf stonecrop | 4" | |
| Vo | (hollow circle) | 12 | Vaccinium ovatum | Evergreen huckleberry | 3 GAL |
Material Legend
- Gabion Retaining Wall & Planter
- Retaining Wall with Stone Veneer
- Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System
- Fine Gravel
- Fine Gravel & Groundcover
Project Info:
- Address: 297 View Royal, Victoria BC, V9B 1B3
- Firm: Imagine Garden Design, 4041 Raymond St N, Victoria BC, V8Z 4L1
- Date: May 18th, 2022
- Sheet No: L1.3