Appendix
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST
April 16, 2019Pages 43–502 sections
Checklist completed by the applicant evaluating the sustainability features of the proposed deck.
Construction likely to take place in Spring 2019
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 | No | 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): | 1-2 | ||
| b. Types of jobs (e.g.- construction, design): | [Check] | CONSTRUCTION | |
| 1.2 Will the project provide permanent employment after the project is completed? | [Check] | Describe: DECK ONLY | |
| 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? | [Check] | List: | |
| 2. Environmental Sustainability – Built Environment | |||
| 2.1 Walking distance to current and future transport-hubs as marked in the OCP: Distance to bus stop (in kilometres): __________ or... any trails, greenways, cycling routes (in kilometres): __________ |
[Check] | List: N/A | |
| 2.2 Is the proposed development located within the Town's Urban Containment Boundary (check with View Royal Planning Dept.)? | [Check] | Describe where: | |
| 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: __________ [ ] If other, describe? N/A |
| Key Elements | Yes | No | 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? | [Check] | Describe: N/A | |
| 2.5 Have you considered floodplain mitigation or ocean tidal-storm surges? How would this be managed? | [Check] | Explain: N/A | |
| 2.6 Will site remediation be part of the development process? | [Check] | Explain: N/A | |
| 2.7 Mitigation of light pollution (e.g., spill lighting, offsite glare and up lighting avoided) | [Check] | Describe: N/A | |
| 2.8 Will the project provide enhanced waste-diversion facilities such as: on-site recycling or on-site composting? | [Check] | List and Describe: N/A | |
| 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? | [Check] | a. List and describe: N/A | |
| b. Onsite grey-waste-water treatments? | [Check] | b. List and describe: | |
| c. Indoor water-use-reduction measures (e.g. low consumption fixtures/appliances) that exceed bylaw requirements? | [Check] | c. List and describe: N/A |
| Key Elements | Yes | No | 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. b. The use of renewable-energy alternatives (e.g. geothermal, solar, off-grid power or water supplies, BC Hydro Green Power). |
[Check] | N/A | |
| 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? |
[Check] | N/A | |
| 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). |
[Check] | N/A |
| Key Elements | Yes | No | Description/Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Does the street/boulevard layout and design encourage walking and cycling, while also providing for personal and commercial vehicle use? | [Check] | N/A | |
| 3.6 If new streets or lanes are constructed as part of the development, how are they designed to reduce storm-water runoff? | [Check] | 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? | [Check] | N/A | |
| 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: N/A | ||
| 4. Natural Environment | |||
| 4.1 Is the proposed development in an environment-development permit area? | [Check] | Describe: STONEBRIDGE WETLAND | |
| 4.2 Was an environmental assessment of the property completed prior to the commencement of design work? | [Check] | When and by whom? SWELL ENVIRONMENTAL AUG/SEPT 2018 |
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| Key Elements | Yes | No | Description/Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 Are any of the following environmental features present on the property? [ ] Significant native and protected trees [ ] Natural grassland areas [Check] 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 |
[Check] | Describe: STONEBRIDGE WETLAND | |
| b) Has the preservation and/or enhancement of any the areas listed above been incorporated in the proposed project? | [Check] | Explain how: PLANT NATIVE SPECIES. MINIMAL SOIL DISRUPTION. | |
| 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): __________ b) Amount of usable, open space (area in m² and ft²): __________ c) Number and percentage of existing trees to be retained on site: __________ d) Number of trees removed: 0 e) Number of trees to be planted: 0 f) Names of native species being planted: |
SEE SWELL ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. | ||
| 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 daylighting of a stream)? | [Check] | 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) N/A | |||
| Average price per square foot of cost and expected sale: N/A |
| Key Elements | Yes | No | Description/Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 Does the proposed development include non-market housing units (affordable housing)? | a) Number of units: b) As a percentage of total units: [Check] c) Ownership: rental, co-op, freehold N/A d) Target population mix: seniors/ family/singles? |
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| 5.3 Does the project include rental housing units of specific size? | [Check] | Number of units: __________ Average rent for a one-bedroom unit $ ______/month N/A Average rent for a two-bedroom unit $ ______/month |
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| 5.4 Does the project design incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles? | [Check] | List and describe: N/A | |
| 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)? | [Check] | List and describe: N/A | |
| 5.6 Actions proposed (indoor and outdoor) to mitigate noise from external sources such as traffic, railways, industry, commercial uses, patrons, etc. | [Check] | Describe: N/A | |
| 5.7 Does the project enhance local identity and character (e.g. through architectural style, landscaping, colours)? | [Check] | Describe: N/A | |
| 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. | N/A |
| Key Elements | Yes | 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)? | [Check] | Describe: N/A | |
| 5.10 Does the project contribute to heritage revitalization through the reuse, relocation or rehabilitation of an existing structure or feature? | [Check] | Describe: N/A | |
| 5.11 Does the project involve provincial designation of a heritage building/features/trees? | [Check] | 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: __________ |
N/A | ||
| 5.13 How does the development create or enhance local food production and food securing? | [Check] | Describe: N/A | |
| 5.14 Does the development incorporate space for public gathering and activities (e.g. courtyards, communal gardens, play areas, benches, shaded areas)? | [Check] | Describe: N/A | |
| 5.15 How does the proposed development enhance the streetscape? Describe: | N/A | ||
| 5.16 How have residents and community stakeholders been involved in the planning and design process? Describe in detail: | N/A | ||
| 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)? | [Check] | Describe: N/A | |
| 5.18 Do any of the Town of View Royal policies or regulations currently prevent you from implementing sustainable initiatives? | [Check] | Describe: N/A |
Additional Comments:
ITS JUST A DECK.
PLEASE NOTE - SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN PROCESS + PROVINCIAL APPROVAL - ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT STATE WORK WILL TAKE PLACE SEPT 1 - OCT 31 2018. NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO DELAYS AND PERMIT PROCESS. WORK WILL LIKELY TAKE PLACE IN SPRING 2019.
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Extracted from: 2019 04 16 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf