Project Sustainability Checklist - 1950 Watkiss Way

July 19, 2016Pages 98–1053 sections

A completed municipal checklist evaluating the project's adherence to sustainable design principles.

8.1c Development Permit No. 2016/05 - 1950 Watkiss Way

180 meters to Galloping Goose trailEnergy Star appliances

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).

1. Economic Sustainability

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
1.1 Comment on direct employment opportunities created by this project during construction:
a. Number and duration of jobs (full time, part time): 6 to 10 full time, dozens more part time	X		a. Full-time and part-time:
b. Types of jobs (e.g. construction, design): construction and administration jobs			b. Full-time and part-time:
1.2 Will the project provide permanent employment after the project is completed? yes	X		Describe: 1 building manager position, and 15+ positions in office component
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?		X	List:

2. Environmental Sustainability - Built Environment

Key Elements	Yes	Description/Explanation
2.1 Walking distance to current and future transport-hubs as marked in the OCP:	X	List: - 180 meters to Galloping Goose - Park to west and north of property.
Distance to bus stop (in kilometres): In front of property
or... any trails, greenways, cycling routes (in kilometres): 180 meters to Galloping Goose trail
2.2 Is the proposed development located within the Town's Urban Containment Boundary (check with View Royal Planning Dept.)?	X	Describe where: Yes on Watkiss Way
2.3 Does the project provide additional support for alternative transportation use? Check all that apply:
[X] Was a variance granted to provide less parking than required? Propose to have 3 less stalls than required
[X] Is there on-site bicycle storage? 44 spaces + exterior visitor racks
[X] Are there change rooms? For office spaces
[ ] 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?

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?	X	Describe:
2.5 Have you considered floodplain mitigation or ocean tidal-storm surges? How would this be managed?		Explain: N/A
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)	X	Describe: Careful selection of light fixtures and screening around more exposed ones.
2.8 Will the project provide enhanced waste-diversion facilities such as: on-site recycling or on-site composting?	X	List and Describe: Yes, building residents will have access to composting and recycling options.

3. Environmental Sustainability

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
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?	X		a. List and describe: We plan on using mainly native species and enhance interface between park on N and W sides of property.
b. Onsite grey-waste-water treatments?		X	b. List and describe:
c. Indoor water-use-reduction measures (e.g. low consumption fixtures/appliances) that exceed bylaw requirements?	X		c. List and describe: All plumbing fixtures to be low flow. - Energy star appliances will be specified

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.	X		- All common area lighting to be LED. - Additional ventilation in apartment units to meet new building code. - Motion sensor on common area lights. - Efficient Low-E windows will be used - Interior roll shutters in all apartments and offices to reduce heat gain and heat losses. - Offices will have energy efficient HVAC system.
b. The use of renewable-energy alternatives (e.g. geothermal, solar, off-grid power or water supplies, BC Hydro Green Power).		X	- All apartment units will have compact fluorescent bulbs in light fixtures.
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 materials):	X		- Low VOC paints are proposed
c. The enhanced durability of construction materials (e.g. wall systems, roof materials):	X		- Low maintenance and long life cement fibre or resin panel exterior is proposed.
d. Is LEEDS, Built Green or other green standards certification being pursued for this project?		X
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.	X		- Low VOC paints are proposed - Low VOC flooring options to be used. - All windows will open
b. Design attempts to maximize exposure to natural light and passive solar heating/ light (i.e. through building orientation).	X		- Larger than average window areas to enhance natural light.

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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?	X		- Predestrial access to building from sidewalk and to park on North side. - Offices will be walking distance to "Nest Cafe" for residents/workers.
3.6 If new streets or lanes are constructed as part of the development, how are they designed to reduce storm-water runoff?		X	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?	X		Yes, park access on North side of property for residents is proposed.
3.9 Is the proposed development within a ten-minute walk (approximately 800 metres) from:	X		Comments:
[X] neighbourhood store or other shopping opportunities - 1.2 km walk to Eagle Creek Village
[X] schools - 100 m to Eagle View Elementary
[ ] community services (e.g., library, community centre)
[X] child care facility - Day care on Watkiss Way.
[X] health services (e.g., hospital, doctor's office)			- 800 m to Victoria General Hospital
[X] parks or trails			- Galloping Goose and park next door.
[X] bus stop - In front
[X] other alternative transport (park-and-ride, car pool)			- Galloping Goose bike trail.
[ ] other amenities

4. Natural Environment

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
4.1 Is the proposed development in an environment-development permit area?		X	Describe:
4.2 Was an environmental assessment of the property completed prior to the commencement of design work?		X	When and by whom?

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
4.3 Are any of the following environmental features present on the property?		X	Describe:
[ ] 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?	X		Explain how: Restoration of native plantings and garry oak meadows on west and north property border - removal of invasive species as well.
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:
e) Number of trees to be planted: See landscape plans
f) Names of native species being planted: See landscape plans
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)?		X	List and describe: N/A

5. Social Sustainability

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
5.1 Anticipated price range of units (note the price ranges for both commercial and residential units, if applicable)
Rental price range from $1050 per month for the 1bd to around $1500/mo for the 2 bedroom apartments. Bachelors (3 units) will start at $870 /month.
Average price per square foot of cost and expected sale: N/A - rental project.

Key Elements	Yes	No	Description/Explanation
5.2 Does the proposed development include non-market housing units (affordable housing)?		X	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? Bachelors, 1 bedroom, 1 bed + den, 2 bedrooms with 2 bath, and 2 bedrooms + den with 2 bath.	X		Number of units: 44 Average rent for a one-bedroom unit $ 1080/month Average rent for a two-bedroom unit $ 1500/month
5.4 Does the project design incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles?		X	List and describe:
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)?	X		List and describe: - Lever handles on all doors - Single lever faucets in all units - Walk in showers in some units
5.6 Actions proposed (indoor and outdoor) to mitigate noise from external sources such as traffic, railways, industry, commercial uses, patrons, etc.	X		Describe: - Office space facing street and not residential units. - HVAC for offices to be shielded from view.
5.7 Does the project enhance local identity and character (e.g. through architectural style, landscaping, colours)? - Use of rustic stacked split cedar fencing along park property line to complement rural feel of neighbourhood.	X		Describe: Attractive west coast wood and stone accents at building entrances. - Native plants used in landscaping
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.			Building is neighbours mainly multi family developments to the north and east. So proposed building will offer similar housing options but as a purpose built rental building. We expect it to appeal to young families, seniors and working singles & couples due to its proximite to a elementary school, shopping and services at Eagle Creek Village and also employment at Victoria General. The Galloping Goose trail almost in front of the building will give easy bicycle commuter and recreational access to Saanich, Victoria, Colwood & Langford.

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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)?	X		Describe: Both apartment units and office space.
5.10 Does the project contribute to heritage revitalization through the reuse, relocation or rehabilitation of an existing structure or feature?		X	Describe: N/A
5.11 Does the project involve provincial designation of a heritage building/features/trees?		X	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
[X] Other, Describe: Upgrade of Burnside Rd West and Watkiss Way intersection to lighted intersection.
5.13 How does the development create or enhance local food production and food securing?		X	Describe:
5.14 Does the development incorporate space for public gathering and activities (e.g. courtyards, communal gardens, play areas, benches, shaded areas)?	X		Describe: Propose to install benches and shaded area next to park for building residents.
5.15 How does the proposed development enhance the streetscape?			Describe: Proposed building has commercial component facing the street and continues the streetscape in a development similar to the one next door at 1900 Watkiss Way. Parking is hidden under or behind building. Pedestrian connection between building and sidewalk.
5.16 How have residents and community stakeholders been involved in the planning and design process? Describe in detail:			No immediate neighbours next to the site.
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)?	X		Describe: One of the rare purpose built new rental apartment buildings in View Royal. It offers new housing options for residents.
5.18 Do any of the Town of View Royal policies or regulations currently prevent you from implementing sustainable initiatives?	X		Describe: DCC costs are an financial obstacle which removes rooms in budget for more sustainable features.

Additional Comments:

We are excited to proceed with this development as we see it "completing" the neighbourhood and enhancing the local area with additional housing options for residents of View Royal.

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Extracted from: 2016 07 19 Council Agenda - Pdf