Bellevue and 22nd Design Review Committee - March 2nd, 2021 - District of West Vancouver
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March 2nd, 2021 Bellevue and 22nd Design Review Committee
Bespoke Homes.
Forward thinking.
The Bellevue and 22nd development...
Build Differently. Live Better.
The International Panel on Climate Buildings ought to be relied upon to The project can offer a significant benefit to The District of West Vancouver This exemplar application will serve
Change (IPCC) 2018 Special Report do more to counteract their as a precedent setting development with the potential to: as a demonstration that The District
on Climate Change conveys critical negative consequences. Ultimately, of West Vancouver’s ambitious
findings and reinforces that now, the project strives to be an example targets can not only be met, but
more than ever, it is imperative to of how buildings should respond to exceeded. It’s time we acknowledge
design low emission buildings, or climate change and establish a new • Commit to Zero Emissions. The • Contribute positively to the that the buildings we make, and
better still, zero emissions buildings. model for private sector urban building will not consume fossil livability, health and welfare of how we live, contribute to climate
The science is clear, the solutions are development locally, nationally, and fuels, nor rely on combustion of the building inhabitants. change. We believe that through
available, and we know where we internationally. any kind to operate. our conscious actions we can limit
have to go. Buildings represent • Exemplify best in class healthy the negative consequences of our
close to 40% of global greenhouse • Self Supply Energy. The building material procurement. industry.
gas emissions, and as such, we have will produce a meaningful
a responsibility to prioritize proportion of the energy it • Increase the biodiversity on site
performance in the buildings we consumes, on site, through through enhancement of the
design. photo-voltaic technology, public realm with native
reducing demand on grid-source landscapes.
The District of West Vancouver electricity.
declared a climate emergency on
• Be resilient to a changing
July 8th, 2019. The district has • Use Less. Built to the Passive climate and withstand major
dedicated itself to finding ways to House Standard, the building storm events.
reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions will require a fraction of the
and adapt to climate change. We energy to operate compared to
cannot stand by and allow ‘business typical West Vancouver homes.
as usual’ to persist. This project will
be an important step toward what
we need—buildings that do not • Store Carbon. The majority of
contribute to climate change, but the building will be made of with
act as a source of repair. sustainably sourced BC timber,
and will store more carbon than
what it required to build it.
Contents
01 Project Team 5.5 Amenities and Services 31 6.16 Material Board 63
Delta Group 1 5.6 Surrounding Building Heights 32 6.17 Core Wall 65
Perkins and Will 2 5.7 Zoning Plan 33 6.17 Public Realm - Views 66
Paul Sangha Creative 3 5.8 Building Heights 34
07 Architectural Drawings
5.9 Transit Access 35
02 Development Statement Brief 7.1 Survey 67
5.10 Walkability 36
2.1 Project Description 5 7.2 Context Plan 68
5.11 Wind and Sun Characteristics 37
2.2 Site Statistics 7 7.3 Parking Plan - Level P1 69
5.12 Solar Access 38
2.3 Setbacks/Site Coverage 8 7.4 Parking Plan - Level P2 70
5.13 View Analysis 39
2.4 Project Area 9 7.5 Plan - Level 01 71
5.14 Shadow Analysis 43
2.5 Parking Counts 10 7.6 Plan - Level 02-08 72
06 Design Rationale
7.7 Plan - Roof 73
03 Sustainability Strategies 6.1 Concept Diagram 45
7.8 Elevation - North 75
3.1 Sustainability Strategies 13 6.2 Massing Diagram 47
7.9 Elevation - South 76
3.2 Overarching Principles and Goals 15 6.3 Solar Energy Potential 48
7.10 Elevation - West 77
3.3 Proposal Summary - Key Objectives 17 6.4 Concept Images 49
7.11 Elevation - East 78
3.4 Proposal Summary - Environmental Goals 18 6.5 Landscape Plan 51
7.12 Section - North South 79
6.6 Landscape Concept - Architectural Integration 52
04 Policy Response 7.13 Section - East West 80
6.7 Landscape Paving Strategy 53
4.1 Official Community Plan Compliance - Policies 19 7.14 3D View - East 81
6.8 Landscape Screening 54
4.2 Official Community Plan Compliance - Built Form Guidelines 21 7.15 3D View - West 82
6.9 Public Realm 55
4.3 West Vancouver Foundation - Vital Signs Compliance 23 7.16 3D View - North 83
6.10 Soil Depths 56
7.17 3D View - South 84
05 Local Context 6.11 Crime Prevention Strategy (CPTED) 57
5.1 Existing Site Photos 25 6.12 Accessible Design 58
5.2 Site Sections 27 6.13 Tree List 59
5.3 Site Photo Montage 29 6.14 Plant List 60
5.4 Surrounding Building Types 30 6.15 Existing Tree Retention or Replacement Study 61
1.0 Project Team WHO WE ARE Delta Land Development is a privately held Investment and Development company, operating in Vancouver for the past 35 years. WHAT WE DO Since 1997, we have delivered over 6.8 million square feet of award winning projects in British Columbia. We are a boutique shop with a low volume of projects, with the ability to focus on the details and defy convention. WHY WE DO IT We are committed to meaningful change in the building and construction industry and how we craft built forms and impact our planet. We aim to achieve shared success and a positive legacy with each of our projects. 1
WHO WE ARE
Perkins and Will is a multi-disciplinary
Architecture and Design firm founded
on the belief that design has the power
to transform lives. We have practised in
Greater Vancouver since 1984.
WHAT WE DO
We provide a range of expertise in
corporate/commercial, civic, healthcare,
higher education K-12 and transportation
practice areas. With hundreds of award
winning projects annually, Perkins+Will
is ranked as one of the top global design
firms.
WHY WE DO IT
Since our inception, sustainability has
been pivotal in all our work. We are
committed to creating regenerative
designs which heal their environments and
enhance society.
2
WHO WE ARE Paul Sangha Creative is an award- winning landscape architectural practice based in Vancouver. With over 30 years of experience, Principal Paul Sangha’s reputation has been built on his passion for timeless, high quality and site-sensitive design WHAT WE DO Our strength lies in our ability to unite landscape, built form and site, resulting in thoughtful, experiential landscapes for both public and private spaces. Our award-winning work has established the firm as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier design practices. WHY WE DO IT We are passionate about crafting outdoor spaces that inspire, refresh and nourish the soul. Our work is always rooted in a sensitivity to materials, water and ecology, which together form robust and resilient landscapes that thrive through
2.0 Development Statement Brief
2.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PRESENT AND INTENDED USE OF THE SITE:
The proposal is for an 8 storey, mass The site is located within the Ambleside
timber, Passive House residential building. neighbourhood. The Ambleside
In addition to the main lobby level, each neighbourhood is characterized by a
walkable street grid extending to the
level is one home, creating suites that are
waterfront. It has a strong concentration
accessible, barrier free, and have access of apartment buildings (both strata
to natural ventilation and daylight on all and rental) as well as civic and cultural
sides, while still presenting in an apartment facilities such as the West Vancouver
building form. Community Centre. It is the civic, social,
economic and recreational hub of West
Vancouver and serves as West Vancouver’s
The site is currently zoned as RD1, Two Town Centre.
Family Residential. It is the only such zoning
in the immediate surrounding area. The The Official Community Plan encourages
proposal seeks to rezone the site to better infill projects that match the character
align with the present form and density of of the surrounding neighbourhood. The
the neighbourhood. proposal fits within the typology, height,
and scale of adjacent buildings. All
parking will be located underground, and
traffic increase will be minimal as only an
The current building is 3 storey residence
additional 4 homes will be added to the
containing 3 suites. Parking is on grade, and
site (from 3 current to 7 proposed).
the property is surrounded by a solid wood
The project is intended to be built of
fence. The proposal seeks to redevelop
predominantly mass timber construction.
the property to increase the height to 8
As such, much of the fabrication will be
storeys, providing 7 homes and 1 level of done off site while the parkade is being
amenity uses. The ground level would built. This allows the storeys above grade
be landscaped and provide a generous to be erected quickly, reducing noise and
addition to the public realm. disruption to neighbours.
5
RATIONALE FOR THE PROPOSAL/
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
The project serves as a benefit to the This project supports the OCP, the
community by adhering to the broad goals Regional Growth strategy, and the Climate
of the community as outlined in the West Emergency Response by:
Vancouver Official Community Plan. West
• Creating a sensitive infill project in an
Vancouver has also adopted the Regional
existing high density neighbourhood
Growth Strategy “Metro Vancouver 2040 -
shaping our Future (Metro 2040 hereafter). • Pursuing Passive House certification for
The strategy has 5 key goals. energy and emissions reduction beyond
the step code
• Create a compact urban area
• Generating sustainable energy on
• Support a sustainable economy
site and committing to the use of zero
• Protect the environment and respond to fossil fuels on site. (Zero emissions and
climate change impacts possible net carbon positive)
• Develop complete communities • Providing 7 single level adaptable
homes that allow residents to age
• Support sustainable
in place.
transportation choices
• Enhancing the pedestrian public realm
by creating a link between the West
Vancouver Community centre to the
north and the Centennial Seawalk Trail
public access to the south. The site will
contain a pocket garden at the corner
at Bellevue and 22nd with integrated
seating to serve as a rest point along
this path.
The exemplary sustainability and radical
decarbonization features of this project can
also serve as an example of and catalyst for
ways and means for the district to take a
leadership role in addressing emissions and
resilience in the face of climate change.
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2.2 SITE STATISTICS
BE 19
m
LLE 17
VU m
EA
VE
PROJECT NAME Bellevue and 22nd .
CIVIC ADDRESS 177 22nd St, 2204 Bellevue Ave.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION Plan VAS450 District Lot 554 Lot 1
18m
ZONING BY-LAW 4662, 2010
21
.69
SITE DIMENSIONS ± 21.7m X 42.7m 11
7°
13
9m
'3
0"
SITE AREA 743.3m2
EXISTING ZONING RD-1
SITE
PROPOSED ZONING CD-1 743.3m2
PROPOSED USE Multi-family Residential
8001 ft2
42.741m
1° 43' 08"
33.452m
1° 59' 54"
16m
15m
14m
13m
22ND STREET
91° 52' 39"
19.421m
12m
11
10
m
9m
m
8m
7m
6m
5m
72.3 SETBACKS/ SITE COVERAGE
BE 19
m
LLE 17
VU m
EA
VE
BUILDING 343m2 (includes balconies and exterior
FOOTPRINT stair)
SITE COVERAGE 46%
18m
PROPOSED SETBACKS
FRONT 6m
6m
BACK 6m
SIDE (EAST) 3m
SIDE (WEST) 1.5m
TOWER SEPARATION 14.9m SITE
1.5m
COVERAGE 3m
343m2
14.9m 3692 ft2
16m
15m
14m
13m
6m
22ND STREET
12m
11
10
m
9m
m
8m
7m
6m
5m
82.4 PROJECT AREA
BUILDING STOREYS 8
RESIDENTIAL UNITS 7
UNIT TYPE 2 Bed + Den
AREA/ FSR CALCULATIONS
LEVEL GROSS AREA UNITS FLOOR AREA RATIO EXCLUSIONS (M2) FSR
AREA M2 AREA FT 2 COUNT AREA M2 AREA FT2 PARKING STORAGE MECH/ ELEC/ ELEV/ STAIR/ LOBBY AMENITY BIKE BALCONIES/ **HIGH AREA M2 (GROSS
MAINTENANCE HALLWAY ROOM EXTERIOR PERFORMANCE AREA -
/ GARBAGE STEPS BUILDING EXCLUSIONS)
LEVEL P2 262 2818 0 0 0 0 82 102 78 0 0 0 0 0 0
LEVEL P1 604 6502 0 0 0 461 0 91 52 0 0 0 0 0 0
LEVEL 01 189 2034 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69 71 48 0 0 0
LEVEL 02 343 3694 1 272 2930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 22 251
LEVEL 03 343 3694 1 272 2930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 22 251
LEVEL 04 343 3694 1 272 2930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 22 251
LEVEL 05 343 3694 1 272 2930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 22 251
LEVEL 06 343 3694 1 272 2930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 22 251
LEVEL 07 343 3694 1 272 2930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 22 251
LEVEL 08 343 3694 1 272 2930 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 22 251
LEVEL ROOF 32 344 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 29
TOTAL 3489 37553 7 1906 20513 461 82 193 130 69 71 48 492 155 1787
TOTAL FSR 2.40
**8% EXCLUSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS
9000 ft2) SITE AREA 743.3m2 (8000 ft2)
SITE COVERAGE 46%
METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL
PROPOSED SETBACKS
6m 19.7 ft FRONT 6m 19.7 ft
6m 19.7 ft BACK 6m 19.7 ft
T) 3m 9.8 ft SIDE (EAST) 3m 9.8 ft
T) 1.5 m 5.0 ft SIDE (WEST) 1.5 m 5.0 ft
EVUE AVE TOWER SEPARATION
14.9 m 49 ft 2222 BELLEVUE AVE 14.9 m 49 ft
STATISTICS PROJECT STATISTICS PROJECT STATISTICS
TREE RETENTION
3.18 m(MIN) 10.43 ftHEMLOCK 3.18 m 10.43 ft
BUILDING STOREYS
8 8
AND 22ND
VERRUN PROJECT
BUILDINGNAME
HEIGHT
31.5 m TO ELEVPROJECT
103.3 ftBELLEVUE AND 22ND
OVERRUN NAME 31.5 m BELLEVUE
103.3 ft AND 22ND
CIVIC
EVUE STREET, ADDRESS
177 22ND
PROPOSED 2.4 AVE
FSR CIVIC ADDRESS
2204 BELLEVUE STREET, 177 22ND
2.4 AVE 2204 BELLEVUE STREET, 177 22ND AVE
LEGAL
0, DISTRICT ADDRESS
LOT 554 LEGAL
PLAN VR450, ADDRESS
DISTRICT LOT 554 PLAN VR450, DISTRICT LOT 554
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT GROUP 1, NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICTGROUP 1, NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT
CURRENT ZONING RD-1 CURRENT ZONING RD-1
PROPOSED ZONING CD PROPOSED ZONING CD
PROPOSED USE
ILY RESIDENTIAL PROPOSED
MULTI FAMILY USE
RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
7m SITE DIMENSIONS SITE DIMENSIONS
21.7m X 42.7m 21.7m X 42.7m
000 ft2) SITE AREA SITE AREA
743.3m2 (8000 ft2) 743.3m2 (8000 ft2)
SITE COVERAGE 46% SITE COVERAGE 46%
METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL
PROPOSED SETBACKS
6m 19.7 ft FRONT PROPOSED SETBACKS6 m FRONT
19.7 ft 6m 19.7 ft
6m 19.7 ft BACK 6m BACK
19.7 ft 6m 19.7 ft
T) 3m 9.8 ft SIDE (EAST) 3m SIDE
9.8(EAST)
ft 3m 9.8 ft
T) 1.5 m 5.0 ft SIDE (WEST) 1.5 m SIDE
5.0(WEST)
ft 1.5 m 5.0 ft
TOWER SEPARATION
EVUE AVE 14.9 m TOWERAVE
49 ft 2222 BELLEVUE SEPARATION 14.9 m 2222
49 BELLEVUE
ft AVE 14.9 m 49 ft
TREE RETENTION (MIN)
3.18 m 10.43 ftHEMLOCK TREE RETENTION (MIN)3.18 m HEMLOCK
10.43 ft 3.18 m 10.43 ft
BUILDING STOREYS
8 BUILDING STOREYS 8 8
BUILDING HEIGHT
VERRUN 31.5 m 103.3 ftTO ELEV BUILDING
OVERRUN HEIGHT 31.5 m TO103.3
ELEVftOVERRUN 31.5 m 103.3 ft
PROPOSED FSR2.4 PROPOSED FSR 2.4 2.4
LUSIONS (M2) FSR FSR
S/LOBBY AMENITY BIKE
**HIGH BALCONIES/
AREA M2 (GROSS **HIGH AREA M2 (GROSS
R PERFORMANCE
ROOM EXTERIORAREA - PERFORMANCE AREA -
BUILDING STEPS
EXCLUSIONS) BUILDING EXCLUSIONS)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
0
0
69
0
71
0
48
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
70 0 0 0 22 70 251 22 251
70 0 0 0 22 70 251 22 251
70 0 0 0 22 70 251 22 251
70 0 0 0 22 70 251 22 251
70 0 0 0 22 70 251 22 251
70 0 0 0 22 70 251 22 251
70 0 0 0 22 70 251 22 251
0 0 0 0 3 0 29 3 29
492 69 71 48 155 492 1787 155 1787
2.40 2.40
AREA/ FSR CALCULATIONS
LUSIONS (M2) FLOOR AREA RATIO EXCLUSIONS (M2)FSR FSR FSR
S/
LOBBY
MECH/ ELEC/
AMENITY ELEV/BIKE
STAIR/
**HIGH BALCONIES/
LOBBY
AREA M2AMENITY
(GROSS BIKE BALCONIES/
**HIGH AREA M2 (GROSS **HIGH AREA M2 (GROSS
R MAINTENANCE/ HALLWAY
PERFORMANCE
ROOM EXTERIORAREA - ROOM PERFORMANCE
EXTERIOR AREA - PERFORMANCE AREA -
GARBAGE BUILDING STEPS EXCLUSIONS) BUILDING
STEPS EXCLUSIONS) BUILDING EXCLUSIONS)
2 0 0 102 0 078 0 00 00 0 00 0 0 0
0 0 0 91 0 052 0 00 00 0 00 0 0 0
0 0 69 0 71 48 0 0 69 0 71
0 48 00 0 0 0
0 70 0 0 0 00 22 070 2510 0 2270 251 22 251
0 70 0 0 0 00 22 070 2510 0 2270 251 22 251
0 70 0 0 0 00 22 070 2510 0 2270 251 22 251
LEVEL 01 LEVEL 02-08 LEVEL ROOF
0 70 0 0 0 00 22 070 2510 0 2270 251 22 251
0 70 0 0 0 00 22 070 2510 0 2270 251 22 251
0 70 0 0 0 00 22 070 2510 0 2270 251 22 251
0 70 0 0 0 00 22 070 2510 0 2270 251 22 251
0 0 0 0 0 00 3 00 290 0 30 29 3 29
2492 69 193 71 130 155
48 69
492 1787
71 48 155
492 1787 155 1787
2.40 2.40 2.40
PROVIDED
FTS (X2) TOTAL
FSR AREA FSR AREA
15
AMENITY AMENITY FSR AREAS
FSR AREA
BALCONIES/ EXTERIOR STEPS BALCONIES/ EXTERIOR STEPS
2
BIKE ROOM BIKE ROOM AMENITY
AMENITY
1 ELEV/ STAIR/ HALLWAY ELEV/ STAIR/ HALLWAY
18
LOBBY LOBBY
BALCONIES / EXTERIOR
BALCONIES/ EXTERIOR STEPS STEPS
PROVIDED
MIN REQ STALLS PROVIDED
TS
FTS (X2)GFA m2 TOTAL
TOTAL
SINGLE CAR LIFTS (X2) TOTAL MECH/ ELEC/ MAINTENANCE/ GARBAGE
BIKE ROOM
MECH/ ELEC/ MAINTENANCE/ GARBAGE
BIKE ROOM
FSR AREA
PARKING FSR AREA
PARKING FSR AREA
7
21 25
AMENITY
RESIDENTIAL AMENITY
RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR
ELEV/AMENITY / STAIR / HALLWAY
STAIR/ HALLWAY
7 2 25 15 15
2 BALCONIES/ EXTERIOR STEPS
STORAGE BALCONIES/
STORAGE EXTERIOR STEPS BALCONIES/ EXTERIOR STEPS
0 8 2 2
LOBBY
LOBBY
BIKE ROOM BIKE ROOM BIKE ROOM
1 1
1 1 ELEV/ STAIR/ HALLWAY ELEV/ STAIR/ HALLWAY
MECH /STAIR/
MECH/ELEV/
ELEC/ELEC / MAINTENANCE
HALLWAY
MAINTENANCE/ GARBAGE / GARBAGE
10 34 18 18
LOBBY LOBBY LOBBY
REQ STALL PROVIDED MECH/ ELEC/ MAINTENANCE/ GARBAGE
PARKING
PARKING
MECH/ ELEC/ MAINTENANCE/ GARBAGE
MECH/ ELEC/ MAINTENANCE/ GARBAGE
TOTAL
HORZ. VERTICAL TOTAL
PARKING PARKING PARKING
RESIDENTIAL
14
14 21 14 7 21 RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL
1.4 2 2
STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE
STORAGE
STORAGE
LEVEL P2 LEVEL P1
10
2.5 PARKING COUNTS
TYPICAL STALL 2.7m x 5.8m
ACCESSIBLE STALL 3.7m x 5.8m
SMALL CAR STALL 2.4m x 4.9m (30% of stalls allowed)
CAR PARKING Bylaw 4662, 2010 MIN REQ STALLS PROVIDED
UNITS GFA m2 UNITS GFA m2 SINGLE CAR LIFTS (X2) TOTAL
MARKET RESIDENTIAL Section 300
A minimum of the lesser of: 1 parking space per dwelling OR 7 7
1 space per every 84m2 of GFA 2,127 25
5 5
TOTAL 7 2,127 7 25 5 10 15
MRKT RESID. VISITOR PARKING Section 142.01
30% of req stalls 1 parking space per dwelling OR 7 2
Each unit 1 space per every 84m2 of GFA 2,127 0 8 2
ACCESSIBLE PARKING Section 142.09
Min 1 space req for between 10-75
1
parking spaces. 1 1
TOTAL 10 34 18
*All parking stalls to have EV charging capabilities as per the requirements in Policy 02-80-386
BIKE PARKING Policy 02-80-386, 2018 UNITS BED MIN REQ STALL PROVIDED
ROOMS HORZ. VERTICAL TOTAL
Policy Zoning Amendment Application
3.3 - Provide 1 secure bicycle parking space per bedroom 7 2 14 14 7
TOTAL 7 2 14 14 7 21
SHORT TERM BIKE PARKING Section 143.02
0.2 per dwelling 7 1.4 2
*The project will provide 3 stalls per home, as it is recognized that the flex room could be used as a 3rd bedroom.
11ISSUED
ISSUED FOR REZONING 10/09/2020
LEVEL P1
CL 4/5
CL 6/7
CL 8/9
V1
2
3
A 14
S 17
S 15
S 16
V S 18
CL 10/11
CL 12/13
KEYPLAN
E
E AV
VU
LLE
BE
22ND STREET
PROJECT
FLOOR PLAN - PARKING LEVEL 1 BELLEVUE AND 22ND
1 1 : 50
PROJECT NUMBER
411842
1
A21-01
REVISIONS
S
V
LEVEL 01
16800
2.00%
20.00%
5.83%
LEVEL P1
13145
TITLE
FLOOR PLAN LEVEL P1
VISITOR
CL CAR LIFT
SECTION - EAST WEST PARKING RAMP
BIM 360://DELTA - Bellevue/A-BELLEVUE-Site_2020.rvt
3 1 : 100
SHEET NUMBER
A11-P1
SMALL STALL
2/23/2021 3:46:27 PM
00 STALL COUNT
PARKING LEGEND
GE
GE
GE
GE
CN
CN
CN
CN
ISSUED
ISSUED FOR REZONING 10/09/2020
PMT
GE
PM
STAIR A
LEVEL 01
H22 V1
GE
V2
H21
V3
H20
V4
H19
PLANTER H18 V5
H17 V6
H8
H9
H10
H11
H12
H13
H16 V7
GE
H15
H14
AC
AC
ST2
ST 1
GE
AC
AC
AC
PM
GE
GE
AC
KEYPLAN
E
E AV
VU
LLE
BE
22ND STREET
PROJECT
BELLEVUE AND 22ND
0 5 10 m
PROJECT NUMBER
411842
V
H
6.82 m 17.48 m
22' - 4 1/2" 57' - 4"
REVISIONS
H
A
2.04 m
F G
6' - 8 1/2"
3.35 m
11' - 0"
B
C
7.62 m
25' - 0"
10.12 m
FLOORPLAN - LEVEL 01
33' - 2 1/2"
8.81 m
28' - 11"
1 1 : 50
E D
16.69 m
54' - 9"
VERTICAL
TITLE
FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 01
ST SHORT TERM
HORIZONTAL
BIM 360://DELTA - Bellevue/A-BELLEVUE-Site_2020.rvt
SHEET NUMBER
AVERAGE GRADE - KEYPLAN A11-01
2 1 : 200
3/2/2021 5:21:10 PM
BIKE PARKING LEGEND
123.0 Sustainability Strategies
1
3.1 SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES
The building has been designed to respond
to it’s site, with the massing purposefully
4
oriented to maximize daylight, views and
passive strategies.
The one-home-per floor layout ensures
7
each home has cross ventilation which is
critical to the passive cooling strategies.
Public spaces are oriented to the south of
the site to take advantage of views and
solar gains, while private spaces, such as
bedrooms, are located on the cooler north
side of the site. Decks along the south 5 5
facade provide solar shading. 6
Each home has an individual high efficiency
Heat Recovery Ventilator nit. These units
have been located adjacent to the outdoor
stair case behind the stair screening so as to
not be visible to adjacent neighbours.
Water will be collected from the roof
and ground plane to be used for on-site
irrigation.
Energy is generated on site through
photovoltaic panels on the rooftop. The 2
4 4
project is also looking into the viability of
geo-exchange energy sources.
1 PV Panels
2 Battery Packs
4 3 3 1 Geo-Exchange
PV panels
2 Battery racks
4 3 Water Collection
Green roof
4 Geo-exchange pipes
5 5 Cross
Water Ventilation
collection
6 Cross ventilation
7 HRV
Section 1 6 HRV
1 1 : 100
8 Solar shading
7 Solar Shading
13MASS TIMBER STRUCTURE PASSIVE HOUSE HEALTHY MATERIALS ON SITE ENERGY GENERATION HIGH EFFICIENCY SYSTEMS
The project seeks to avoid the use of
The project will participate in the Tall Wood The project prioritizes an envelope first The current PV layout allows for an The project will specify high efficiency
harmful substances as identified on the
Mass Timber Early Adoption Initiative. approach that reduced the need for energy approximate 22% energy offset ratio. mechanical systems and plumbing fixtures
Perkins + Will Precautionary List; and
This percentage offsets grid-source GHG to reduce energy consumption and
consumption. This includes:
• Use locally extracted and manufactured emissions. It will be enough to power water use.
materials, whenever possible the common spaces of the building, and
By using wood predominantly, and concrete Heat recovery ventilators (HRV’s) with
• Highly Insulated roofs and walls potentially the back up power source
and steel selectively, the structure of the • Prioritize the integration of low high efficiency recovery cores support
(see below).
building is projected to be net zero carbon. • A comprehensive air barrier embodied carbon materials mechanical ventilation and reduce overall
system to minimize infiltration The project is currently looking into the energy consumption.
• Be mindful of materials selected, feasibility of incorporating geo-exchange
through the building enclosure Low flow water fixtures reduce
embracing an honest aesthetic strategies to increase on-site energy
• Triple glazed windows on site water consumption by
• Use low-emitting sustainable building generation potential.
approximately 40%.
• Passive cooling using natural ventilation materials to foster good air quality
Landscape planting is native species that
By pursuing Passive House, the project is • Dramatically limit the use of require little irrigation
projected to go beyond BC Energy Step human-made materials as
Code 5. finishes inside the building.
BENEFITS:
BENEFITS: BENEFITS: BENEFITS: BENEFITS: • Reduced energy consumption
• Reduce GHG emissions • Ultra low energy building • Promote better health by • Less demand on grid source energy
• Reduced water consumption
avoiding known hazards
• Prefabrication reduces construction • Outstanding comfort • Reduced GHG Emissions
time and noise for neighbours. • Prioritize natural materials.
• Optimal conditions for health
143.2 OVERARCHING PRINCIPLES AND GOALS
PRINCIPLES GOALS
• Optimize the development potential of the site to ensure high quality and exceptional
DEVELOPMENT • The project will produce the desired return on investment livability
• Lowest building operation cost
• Provide a home layout that is accessible, barrier free, and adaptable.
• The project will enhance livability for all of the inhabitants
COMMUNITY • Make outdoor space meaningful and useful
• The project will positively contribute to the health and welfare of • Minimize the use of materials that produce toxic emissions during the production of the
inhabitants material
• Eliminate the use of materials in the Perkins + Will Precautionary List and LBC Red List
• The project will consider the upstream and downstream impacts of
HEALTH
materials
• Create a sense of place and celebrate uniqueness and local identity
ART + CULTURE • The project will contribute positively to culture in West Vancouver
• Incorporate public art to enhance the public realm.
• The project will not contribute to climate change by increasing • Carbon neutral in operation
CARBON
CO2e atmospheric carbon concentration • Carbon neutral in embodied carbon emissions over the life-cycle of the project
• The project will minimize the use of grid-sourced energy
• Energy target for the project will be 60 kWh/ m²/ year, consumes much
• The project will convert solar energy to use in the project
ENERGY less energy than similarly-sized buildings
• The project will use waste energy sources before grid sources
15PRINCIPLES GOALS
• The project will minimize the use of grid-supplied potable water • Net zero water in operation
WATER • The project will minimize stormwater flows leaving the site • Reduce stormwater flows to 40% of typical volume from a West Vancouver development
project
• Inhabitants have access to a ground floor, secure bike room as well as electric
MOBILITY • The project will offer a range of mobility options
charging stations at all parking stalls.
• Provide habitat for local, small animals and insects
• The extraction of materials for products in the project should not negatively affect the local
• The project will support biodiversity in the area
BIODIVERSITY ecosystem
• The project will support global biodiversity ecosystem
• Regenerate as much native site biodiversity as possible, while balancing other development
objectives
• The project will include elements that celebrate and encourage the
• Provide access to natural light and air from every space in the building.
love of nature and natural systems, and leverage the inherent health
BIOPHILIA • Provide views to nature from every space in the building.
and well-being benefits this brings to the occupants
• The project will be resilient to major storm events • Residential spaces to stay operational through major storm events
RESILIENCY • The project will increase the resiliency of natural systems • Accommodate the impacts of climate change over the next 100 years
• The project will enable inhabitants and residents to reduce the gen-
WASTE • Zero solid waste production from the community
eration of solid waste
163.3 PROPOSAL SUMMARY - KEY OBJECTIVES 1. “Repair” and revitalize the corner for a better fit with the neighbourhood. 2. Enhance the public realm. 3. Adhere to the objectives of the West Vancouver Official Community Plan. 4. Create a building with an elegant, distinctive, and respectful character. 5. Showcase a new path forward that prioritizes an environmental approach, meaningful change in addressing CO2 emissions and climate change . 6. Create bespoke homes that are livable, adaptable, and healthy. 7. Orient the building towards views 8. Celebrate Place - create a neighbourhood link. 17
3.4 PROPOSAL SUMMARY - ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS
1. High building airtightness.
2. Passive House certified glazing.
3. Healthy materials, “red-list” free.
4. Generate energy on site.
5. Balanced window to wall ratio - reduced
heat loss.
6. Reduced heat loss through high thermal
insulation.
7. Electric vehicle charging at all stalls.
8. Distributed heating, cooling and
ventilation systems with dedicated heat
recovery at each floor.
9. Street level secure bike parking.
10. Natural cross ventilation for each home.
11. Store carbon in the structure. (Target is
net positive embodied).
12. Zero emissions and zero fossil fuels
used on site.
184.0 Policy Response
4.1 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN COMPLIANCE - POLICIES
The project adheres to the community goals outlined in the West Vancouver Official Strengthen our centres and corridors 2.1.15 Prior to the adoption of a local area associated facilities (e.g., dedicated
Community Plan and the Regional Growth Strategy “Metro Vancouver 2040 - Shaping through local area plans plan, consider proposals within the local parking, barrier-free common areas); and
Our Future. area plan boundary by:
2.1.13 - Create capacity for an estimated e. Reviewing zoning regulations to remove
1,700–2,100 net new housing units through a. Applying relevant District-wide policies potential barriers to providing accessible
local area plans (see Map 3) for the contained in this plan and any existing area and adaptable housing.
following areas, subject to provision 2.1.14 of specific policies and guidelines; and
The suites have been designed to be barrier
this plan:
b. Requiring the proposal’s contribution to free and adaptable to allow residents
a. Ambleside Municipal Town Centre rental, non-market or supportive housing, to age in place, and to suit the needs of
(1,000–1,200 estimated net new units); or its ability to advance the public interest ever changing family circumstances. Our
or provide other community benefits as expectation is that this addition to the
Our site is located within the Ambleside
DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER determined by Council. community will allow some current residents
Municipal Town Centre as defined on Map
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN who may live in other housing types to
16 - OCP Schedule i) pg 3. The project acts While the proposal is being submitted
remain in the area as their lives change,
as an urban infill, creating density close to ahead of the Ambleside Town Centre
providing additional housing choice.
transit, amenities, and services. Plan, the proposal seeks to align to the
guidelines and principals set out in the
OCP and district wide policies, while
2.1.23 Advance community energy efficiency
2.1.14 Prepare local area plans by: providing numerous community benefits
and reduce GHG emissions by:
Regional Growth Strategy b. Determining densities, heights such as: Providing universal adaptable
Bylaw No.1136, 2010
suites, enhancing the public realm, and a. Supporting transportation alternatives
and building forms that respond to
Metro Vancouver 2040 Shaping Our Future through housing location, design
neighbourhood context and character (e.g., going above and beyond the standards
Adopted by the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board on July 29, 2011
set for energy use reduction, GHG emission and facility provisions, and parking
Updated to July 28, 2017
topography, natural features, site area,
reduction (operational and embodied), and requirements;
transportation and amenities); and
on site energy production. b. Increasing the percentage of efficient
c. Prioritizing mixed-use and apartment
building forms;
forms in core areas and ground-oriented
multifamily forms (e.g., townhouses, Advancing housing affordability, c. Requiring leading energy efficiency
duplexes) to transition to adjacent single- accessibility and sustainability standards and considering site design and
family neighbourhoods. orientation;
2.1.20 Ensure that new multi-family and
The building proposal matches the height, mixed-use housing development meets the d. Encouraging renewable energy.
form and density of the surrounding community’s needs by: The site is located close to transit. All
neighbourhood. The site is identified in the
b. Supporting a variety of housing forms, parking stalls will be equipped with electric
OCP as within the Ambleside Apartment
including lock-off units, that allow housing charging stations. A bike room amenity is
Area boundary and responds with a
to adapt to suit different life stages of located for residents on the ground floor.
similar typology fitting the surrounding
residents; The building form has been designed
neighbourhood.
d. Establishing the minimum provision to be compact, with minimal stepping
of accessible and adaptable units and or unnecessary articulation in order to
19improve efficiency. The building form pedestrian signals, tactile walking surface composting and reuse. quality, and biodiversity). Enabling an active community
and orientation allows for optimal indicators, appropriate curbcuts and
2.5.11 Facilitate reductions in demolition The primary building material will be mass 2.9.3 Encourage the on-site inclusion of
solar exposure for on site solar energy letdowns).
waste through source separation and timber to store carbon in the structure. active open space and play opportunities
generation.
All site improvements will follow best diversion, including whole-building Storm water management will be and provision of privately owned public
practices for accessibility, safety and demolition or deconstruction. implemented through pervious paving and spaces with new multi-family and mixed-
efficiency. green roofs to store and use water on site. use development as appropriate.
Supporting tourism and visitors The existing building will be dismantled and
A commitment to use zero fossil fuels on
recycled as much as possible. The parkade The project will contain indoor and outdoor
2.3.13 Support placemaking through an site will lead to dramatic GHG reductions
will contain an on site composting and amenity and garden spaces for residents
attractive public realm and experience by: Promoting sustainability and innovation over baseline targets. The air tight and high
recycling room. at the ground floor. Active transportation
a. Incorporating inviting public spaces in 2.4.24 Provide infrastructure for electric, thermal performance of the Passive House
will be encouraged through the provision
iii) Sewage and Drainage Systems envelope will make the building more
village and town centres; alternative-fuel, and low-emission of convenient, secure, street level
vehicles, including charging stations as 2.5.15 Employ low-impact storm and rain resilient to extreme weather conditions.
The site is located between the West bicycle storage.
a requirement of new development and water management techniques such as
Vancouver Community Centre to the North,
preferential parking options. infiltration, absorbent landscaping and
and the Weston Park to the south which 2.6.23 Seek to incorporate renewable
natural environment conservation to mimic Embracing arts, creativity and
provides public access to the Centennial All parking stalls will be equipped with energy in public and private projects, and
natural conditions and preserve pre- lifelong education
Seawalk Trail. As such, a corner pocket electric charging stations. support the development of renewable
development conditions.
garden with integrated seating will be energy systems as opportunities arise. 2.9.6 Incorporate public art into both public
provided to serve as a link between these 2.5.17 Employ green infrastructure or and private sector projects to enhance
Applying best practices for municipal The project will implement solar photo-
two areas. This will provide a welcome naturalized engineering strategies where public spaces and the walking and cycling
utilities - voltaic panels on the roof top for energy
moment of pause and rest for people possible to help manage anticipated environment.
generation. A geoexchange system is being
traversing the slope from the waterfront. i) Water conservation increases in frequent storm events and
explored for passive heating and cooling. The core wall to the west has been
associated flood risks.
The building form lifts at the ground floor 2.5.7 Encourage use of development identified as a possible area for public art
to create a more generous landscaping practices, landscape designs and built Green roofs will be used on both the as it can been seen from both Bellevue Ave
areas, add articulation at the ground level, systems that reduce water demand and building rooftop and parkade roof to Promoting trails and access to nature and from The Centennial Seawalk Trail.
and to provide covered barrier free access consumption. implement on site water infiltration
2.7.16 Provide access to beaches and The provision of a shared multi purpose
between the resident open spaces and the and storage.
Water will be collected from both the stream corridors where environmentally room at the ground level will provide an
public realm.
site and rooftop through landscape and appropriate. important flexible space that may be used
pervious paving strategies. Planting will be by residents in a variety of ways including
Mitigating climate change and building 2.7.17 Improve safety, universal accessibility,
native to the area and drought resistant. fitness, performance and art.
Enhancing network accessibility, safety resiliency and signage/wayfinding to parks, open
and efficiency Aggressive potable water reduction spaces, and trails for community members
2.6.22 Expand the use of green
strategies will be employed to limit of all ages and abilities.
2.4.14 Incorporate universal access and infrastructure through public and private
consumption.
age-friendly design principles in sidewalk, development to enhance long-term The project proposes to add a seating
pathways, transit, and road improvement ii) Waste management and recycling ecosystem services that support multiple area at the corner, enhancing the public
projects for pedestrians and cyclists of 2.5.10 Expand organics and food waste benefits (e.g., storm water management, realm on the pedestrian link between the
all ages and abilities (e.g., accessible reduction through education and on-site air quality, carbon sequestration, water community centre and the Seawalk Trail.
204.2 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN COMPLIANCE - BUILT FORM GUIDELINES
The site falls within the boundaries of the Ambleside Apartment Area as defined under the I. Context and Site Design Seawalk Trail. west is comparable to other projects in
Built Form Guidelines for Development Permit Area Designations. Guidelines BF-B 4. the immediate surrounding blocks. The
a. Encourage renovation and conservation f. Link ground level open spaces to adjacent
proposed massing was sensitively scaled to
of buildings and features of heritage streets, sidewalks and pathways.
create a gradient from the lower building to
character;
The building features a stepping massing the south to the larger buildings to the west
Not applicable to this project. along Bellevue Ave and is lifted at the and north.
ground floor in order to maximize the public
b. Situate buildings to maximize views c. Encourage the use of high quality
realm and link resident open spaces to
while minimizing impacts to surrounding materials.
public access areas.
buildings’ views.
The project is committed to using high end
g. Encourage the use of integrated public
Building massing and glazing deployment healthy materials on both the exterior and
art compatible with adjacent development
has been considered to maximize views interior of the building, including elements
and street patterns to enhance the
towards the south. The massing respects of the mass timber structure being exposed.
pedestrian experience.
the 45˚ Building Height Grade line.
d. Detailing should be designed in keeping
The pedestrian experience is being
c. Minimize obstruction of views from public with the character of the building and
enhanced with a generous corner garden at
pedestrian areas, common living areas landscape.
the north west corner of Bellevue and 22nd.
of other developments, and from existing
Vertical divisions have been added to the
residential units. h. Bury utility wires underground where
facade to follow the structural rhythm
economically feasible.
See view impact studies for further of the building. Horizontal elements are
information. To be considered alongside rezoning implemented to add shadow and texture,
application. while reducing the scale of the massing.
d. Enhance the quality of streetscapes
through the overall design of development. Elements such as wood soffits and
screening have been added to highlight the
The current development is enclosed behind II) Building Design
fact that the building is built of mass timber,
a solid wood fence. The new development
a. Vary building mass to minimize its scale. as well as tie into the west coast aesthetic
will improve the surrounding streetscapes
of West Vancouver.
by providing a well designed and garden- The building steps along Bellevue, following
like public realm. the property line to both provide more open e. Use building mass to emphasize the
Site
space at the public realm and to minimize entrance to buildings.
e. Encourage pedestrian amenities, such
the building scale. Along 22nd St, the
as courtyards, within and adjacent to The building has been lifted at the ground
composition of the facade likewise breaks
apartment developments. floor to create a generous porte cochere
the massing down into smaller elements.
and entry area.
The building incorporates an entry
b. Address the compatibility of scale
courtyard as well as a corner pocket f. Entries should be visible, clearly
between new buildings and existing
garden to link it to the larger pedestrian articulated, and accessible.
adjacent buildings.
thoroughfare between the community The main entry is located off of Bellevue
centre and Weston Park which provides The height, scale and separation
Ave. The entry is articulated by the stepping
public access to the Centennial between the adjacent building to the
facade on either side. Entry off of Bellevue
21Ave was chosen to work with the site water views. A landscaped entry garden as well as a parameters as well. e. Ensure that site circulation is accessible to
topography to keep the entry accessible. corner pocket garden with integrated persons with disabilities.
k. Design buildings and landscape elements IV) Circulation/Parking
seating have been planned for the
g. Encourage terraced buildings adjacent to to minimize shading, and intrusion on The site will provides barrier free access
development. a. Locate parking underground to maximize
the shoreline. privacy of adjacent buildings. at all shared areas such as the front entry,
ground level open spaces for landscape
b. Avoid landscaping elements that inhibit the resident amenities at ground level
Due to tall trees to the south, the See shadow studies page 43. The core has elements and treatments.
pedestrian or barrier free access along and common amenities in the parkade
massing has not been stepped in favor been situated so that minimal glazing is
sidewalks or towards buildings. The parkade is situated underground with such as storage rooms and garbage/
of maximizing views and optimizing the deployed on the west side of the building to
the entrance to the south of the site. recycling sorting.
roof top for solar Photovoltaic arrays. eliminate overlook to the adjacent building. All site improvements will provide barrier
Furthermore, as the project is pursuing free access to the common areas. b. Encourage underground garage entries f. Share access/curb cuts between buildings
l. Provide detailing and articulation,
Passive House certification, simplified forms to provide an appealing entrance from the where possible.
especially at eye level. c. Maximize the use of roof spaces for roof
perform better for energy use reduction. streetscape with the use of planters and/or
gardens and common areas. Existing curb cuts have been maintained
The building mass is lifted and articulated trellis structures.
h. Avoid blank or undifferentiated facades where possible, shared access is not
at the ground floor to provide covered The rooftop is currently planned for solar
at the ground level. The parkade entry is underground and contemplated.
pedestrian walkway and drop off areas. panels and energy generation. In lieu of a
integrated with the landscape design.
The ground level is articulated by soffit Furthermore, landscaping will be deployed rooftop garden, each home has a generous g. Minimize the width of curb cuts
covered pedestrian access connecting the throughout the public realm to add visual outdoor deck. Furthermore, resident indoor c. Discourage large expanses of ground where possible.
resident outdoor amenity to the main entry. interest and layering to create a sense of and outdoor amenity space has been level paved parking, particularly when
Curb cuts will follow city engineering
The ground floor contains both a resident generosity. provided on the ground floor to the south. visible from or directly adjacent to a street.
guidelines.
multipurpose room and bike amenities. Where ground level parking is needed,
m. Site and screen garage entrances, d. Minimize the scale of apartment
The public realm with contain generous provide landscape elements such as h. Design and situate garage doors so that
mechanical equipment and garbage bins, buildings at ground level with the use of
landscaping. fencing or planting to visually break up they are not a dominant feature of the
to minimize visual and acoustical impacts trelliswork and other landscape features.
and screen parking from public streets and streetscape.
i. Screen roof top mechanical equipment on adjacent properties and the streetscape.
The ground floor has been lifted to neighbouring properties, improve natural
from neighbouring properties. Garage doors are located underground in
The parkade uses the natural grading of minimize the scale at grade, provide drainage, and highlight pedestrian routes.
the parkade.
Mechanical equipment on the building the site to minimize appearance from the covered pedestrian access and expanded
There is no ground level parking included in
will be minimal as the project is Passive public realm. The parkade is screened. All landscape areas. Using a layered approach, i. Encourage the use of bicycles and the
the project.
House and is implementing individual heat mechanical equipment and garbage bins a variety of scale in planting, combined provision of bicycle storage areas.
recovery units within each home. They are are located within the parkade and not with a range of species, will create a sense d. Design underground residential parking
Bike storage for residents has been
located in a screened room next to the visible from the street. of invitation to the landscape. to be readily accessible and easily used by
provided at street level.
exterior exit stair. The rooftop will have residents.
e. Minimize glare and light spill to
solar panels which are arranged to be an All parking is located on one level. The core
surrounding properties through design and
asset, highlighting the buildings sustainable III) Landscape
siting of exterior lighting. is centrally located so as not to be far from
qualities rather than an eyesore. a. Integrate landscape features and any of the parking stalls. Parking stalls are
The service core was purposefully placed
j. Encourage private outdoor living space elements with the adjacent streetscape, use a mixture of regular stalls and car lifts to
to reduce glazing along the west side of
for each unit. established vegetation where feasible, and provide options for residents. An unreserved
the building to reduce overlook and glare
provide a mature and varied appearance accessible stall has been located next to
Each home has an outdoor deck to the to the neighbouring property. Exterior
upon construction completion. the core.
south to maximize access to daylight and lighting will be designed to reflect these
224.3 WEST VANCOUVER FOUNDATION - VITAL SIGNS COMPLIANCE
Vital Signs is a community check-up led by community foundations and coordinated by Vital Signs Report 2016 Many of the key issue areas identified in the Vital Signs Report 2016 have a direct
Community Foundations of Canada that leverages community knowledge to measure relationship and alignment with the principles and goals set out for the project.
The Vital Signs Report 2016 identified 10 key
the vitality of our communities, identify significant trends, and support action towards
issue areas that serve as indicators of the
improving our quality of life.
community. The goals of the report are to:
West Vancouver Community Foundation
• Highlight areas to encourage
Vital Signs Report 2016 (page 4)
further dialogue and response from
institutions, public leaders, charitable
organization and citizens.
Since 1979, the West Vancouver Community Foundation has worked to leverage the
generosity, talent, and commitment of our residents to build a stronger, more caring and • Encourage cross-sector, holistic thinking
inclusive community. Our vision is a healthy and vibrant West Vancouver, where everyone is on the overall vitality of our community Vital Signs 2016 22nd and Bellevue Project
valued, contributes, and feels they belong. and provide impetus from cross sector 10 Key Issue Areas 12 Principles and Goals
initiatives
West Vancouver Community Foundation
• Build community capacity through
Vital Signs Report 2016 (page 4) Learning Development
shared knowledge for good
decision making. Health and Wellness Community
Vulnerability Health
Project Overarching Principles and Goals Safety Arts and Culture
At the onset of the project, Delta Group and Housing Carbon
Perkins and Will held a design charrette Energy
Environment
to establish a holistic set of principles and
goals that would establish the foundation Arts and Culture Water
of the project and influence every decision. Diversity and inclusivity Mobility
The intent of setting these principles and
Belonging Biodiversity
goals was to:
Volunteerism and Civic Biophilia
• Ensure alignment of values within the
Engagement Resiliency
project team
• Show leadership to change the local Waste
development industry and the way
we build.
• Create bold and inspiring architecture
with an urgent environmental
imperative.
23Vital Signs Report 2017 isolation and its negative effects on health are important activities for creating The project proposes to add gentle density five years primarily cite downsizing and
and well-being. awareness, building bridges and fostering to a neighbourhood already zoned for health reasons.
The Vital Signs Report 2017 took a deep
The site is located close to amenities, inclusion. multifamily development. As an infill site,
dive into one of the 10 Key issues identified The net size of the units falls within the
transit, and the West Vancouver Community the building will be consistent with the form
in 2016’s report - Belonging. The report The outdoor public spaces are intended size range listed on the survey as being
and Seniors Centres. Each suite is one level and density of surrounding buildings.
focused on the topic of belonging by to provide community connectivity to the desirable.
and barrier free which would allow seniors
delving into 3 main topics: Belonging and larger neighbourhood. The ground level The site’s proximity to amenities, community
to age in place
Contribution, Diversity and Inclusion, and incorporates a multipurpose room and services, and transit make it an ideal spot
Housing Diversity and Attainability. The garden areas for social gatherings of to add increased density. The project The 2017 Vital Signs Housing Survey
project adheres to the goals outlined in the residents. promotes connectivity by providing a highlighted that when considering a
II. Diversity and Inclusion
report in the following ways. ground floor integrated into the larger move, current residents most considered
More generational and socio-economic public realm. The corner pocket garden will proximity to: shops and restaurants (43%),
diversity is needed in our community – strengthen the pedestrian path between recreation and fitness facilities (43%),
many of us can’t afford to “age in place” or the Seawalk and the West Vancouver parks and trails(43%), and access to transit
III. Housing Diversity and Attainability
I. Belonging and Contribution continue living near our family. Community Centre. Resident bike parking (20%) as the most important factors when
Increasing density and diversity of considering a new neighbourhood.
Belonging and contributing could be The 2017 Vital Signs Housing Survey will be provided at grade to encourage
housing stock needs to be a priority. More
more intentional and supported through highlighted that 29% of respondents multiple modes of transportation. The project is situated close to all of the
secondary suites, infill or coach houses,
designing public spaces for more formal considering moving to West Vancouver listed desirable amenities.
multi-family dwellings, purpose-built
and informal connections. Our library, and 59% of current residents who would
rentals, and smaller homes should be Housing and neighbourhoods need to
community centres, schools and the consider relocating within West Vancouver
encouraged through zoning and incentives. be designed for better accessibility and
Harmony Arts Festival do this well. would be looking at an apartment
The suites add to housing diversity as they mobility, including railings, ramps, more
condominium as the housing type they
The project proposes to strengthen the sitting areas, safer street crossings, and
would be the most interested in. are atypical for apartment buildings with
public realm by providing a corner pocket other features that make it easier for
only one home per level. They will appeal to
garden with integrated seating, serving Each suite of this project has been designed not just those with walkers, wheelchairs,
those looking to age in place and downsize,
as a link and moment of pause between to be barrier free and adaptable to suit all and baby strollers, but for everyone to
while still keeping the feeling of a single
the community centre to the north and the kinds of changing family circumstances. get around.
family home.
Centennial Seawalk trail to the south. The net size of each home falls within the
Both the homes and site will be designed
size range listed in the survey as being
to be barrier free and accessible. Different
desirable. Development and re-development needs to
West Vancouver has a high concentration modes of mobility will be encouraged by
aim for “20 minute neighbourhoods”, where
of seniors in a community a with low providing residents bike storage at grade.
amenities are within a 20 minute walk or
walkability score (43 out of a scale of Indoor and outdoor public spaces, as well
bicycle ride from home. Increased density,
100), as well as low transit accessibility. as neighbourhoods, can be designed to
mixed use developments, public spaces 33% of West Vancouver residents surveyed
In addition, 26% of our seniors 65 and encourage connecting and help make
designed for connecting, car sharing, expect to move from their home in the
older live alone. These are some of the people feel included. Libraries, schools,
better cycling infrastructure, improved next five years, with the key driver being
factors that limit the ability to maintain community centres and even shopping
transit, and increasing walkability with financial and economic reasons (primarily
independence and social contacts and centres are valuable venues, and arts,
more sidewalks would be features of these stated by those under 65 years of age).
supports, and increase the risk of social festivals, sports, food, stories, and dialogue
“community nodes”. Those anticipating a move in more than
245.0 Local Context
5.1 EXISTING SITE PHOTOS
The Site is located at the corner of 22nd St and Bellevue Ave in Ambleside, West
Vancouver.
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