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VICTORIA GENERAL HOSPITAL (15 MINS) DOWNTOWN VICTORIA (15 MINS) ROYAL JUBILEE HOSPITAL (10 MINS)

10 MIN WALK

EST. POPULATION =

8,000+

MT DOUGLAS PARK MT DOUGLAS PARK CEDAR HILL GOLF COURSE UPLANDS GOLF CLUB SWAN LAKE NATURE SANCTUARY UPTOWN HILLSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE SWAN LAKE NATURE SANCTUARY

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA

10 MIN CYCLE

EST. POPULATION =

35,000+

CEDAR HILL GOLF COURSE UPLANDS GOLF CLUB UPTOWN HILLSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE CAMOSUN COLLEGE

STRAIGHT OF JUAN DE FUCA

MT TOLMIE HOSPITAL 17 17 17

GORDON HEAD RD S H E R B O U R N E S T B L E N K I N S O P R D QUADRA ST QUADRA ST GLANFORD AVE S H E R B O U R N E S T CEDAR HILL RD C E D A R H I L L R D CEDAR HILL CROSS RD C E D A R H I L L C R O S S R D MCKENZIE AVE M C K E N Z I E A V E A S H R D

C E D A R H I L L R D SHERBOURNE ST M C K E N Z I E A V E

LAMBRICK PARK LAMBRICK PARK

CADBORO BAY

SAANICH MUNICIPAL HALL

Just a 10 MINUTE bike ride from the UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA and CAMOSUN COLLEGE, University Heights is centrally located with easy access to and from MT. TOLMIE, ROYAL JUBILEE and VICTORIA GENERAL HOSPITAL. N

A GREAT LOCATION IN THE HEART OF SAANICH

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THE SHELBOURNE VALLEY ACTION PLAN OUR UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PROPOSAL

Support mixed use development near the core of each Centre and Village. The site is located at the core of the University Centre, which is designated as a major centre. For properties designated as mixed-use/commercial to strongly encourage retail or other pedestrian oriented commercial use on the main fl

or.

Will include the revitalization of University Heights’ commercial core and includes a number of retail essentials, including a grocery store, pharmacy, and restaurants. Encourage residential above the fi rst fl

or in all properties

designated for mixed-use/ commercial. All rental homes will be above the ground fl

or commercial to

accommodate the growing need

f local residents and students.

Promote a range of housing types, forms and tenures to support a diverse, inclusive and multigenerational community. Rental homes will range from micro-suites to 3 bedroom homes with 10% (52) of all homes proposed at aff

rdable rates.

* Above map taken from the District of Saanich’s Shelbourne Valley Action Plan, dated May 2017

SHELBOURNE VALLEY ACTION PLAN

HOME DEPOT

University Heights is located at 3980 Shelbourne Street, which is within the District of Saanich’s Shelbourne Valley Action Plan (2017).

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Shelbourne Street View Wesbild’s University Heights project was envisioned from the Shelbourne Valley Action Plan and has evolved through public and stakeholder consultation. The proposal intends to revitalize the existing shopping centre into new retail and employment opportunities, better public open space, improved circulation and much needed secured rental housing for the lifespan of the building.

*Artistic rendering. Subject to District of Saanich approval. Subject to change.

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS

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THE NEW UNIVERSIT Y HEIGHTS

The new University Heights is designed to align with the Shelbourne Valley Action Plan to be a Major Centre intended to meet a broad range of community and regional commercial and service needs.

The plan envisions University Heights as a LIVELY URBAN VILLAGE HUB
The plan ENCOURAGES A MIX of retail, service, employment, entertainment and dining, community and residential spaces in

a WALKABLE ENVIRONMENT

Buildings on street edges will create a LIVELY INTERFACE between sidewalks and building frontage
CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN PATHS to provide more direct route options
Plaza suitable for community celebrations and gatherings serving as a COMMUNITY FOCAL POINT
MIX OF RENTAL HOUSING choices

*Artistic rendering. Subject to District of Saanich approval. Subject to change.

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CEDAR HILL ROAD MCKENZIE AVENUE SHELBOURNE STREET

HOME DEPOT TO REMAIN GAS STATION TO REMAIN

A B1 B2 C D E

SECURED RENTAL HOUSING

528 total rental residential homes
52 aff
rdable homes
103 micro homes
120 studio homes
210 one bedroom homes
85 two bedroom homes
10 three bedroom homes

VEHICLE PARKING

272 total residential parking stalls
0.52 per residential home
709 total commercial parking stalls
3 per 1000 sq.ft.

COMMERCIAL

249,561 sq.ft. total Commercial fl
or area
New Commercial: 165,402 sq.ft.
Existing Home Depot: 84,159 sq.ft.

BIKE PARKING

627 Secured Bike Parking
581 Residential
46 Commercial
68 At Grade Bike Parking
30 Residential
38 Commercial

STORAGE LOCKER

233 Residential Storage Lockers

A B1 B2 C D E

140 residential rental homes 16,850 sq.ft. commercial fl

or area

134 residential rental homes 56,870 sq.ft. commercial fl

or area (B1 & B2)

119 residential rental homes 56,870 sq.ft. commercial fl

or area (B1 & B2)

135 residential rental homes 16,758 sq.ft. commercial fl

or area

31,493 sq.ft. commercial fl

or area

43,431 sq.ft. commercial fl

or area

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THE PROPOSAL

*Artistic rendering. Subject to District of Saanich approval. Subject to change.

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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS

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We added a larger daycare centre This revised proposal has been informed by community and stakeholder feedback collected over the last 18 months, including two community Open Houses and multiple meetings with neighbours and community stakeholders.

INCREASED THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE

DAYCARE TO APPROXIMATELY 10,000 SQ.FT.

ADDED A LARGER OUTDOOR PLAY AREA OF

APPROXIMATELY 7,000 SQ.FT.

We improved our aff

rdable

housing package

TO ENSURE THAT SAANICH RESIDENTS CAN BETTER AFFORD TO REMAIN IN SAANICH

100% RENTAL HOUSING
MICRO SUITES PROVIDE AN INCREASED

LEVEL OF AFFORDABILITY

52 HOMES (10%) PROPOSED TO MEET

30% OF THE MEDIAN TOTAL INCOME OF FAMILIES WITHIN THE SAANICH REIGION, AS PER CMHC DEFINITION OF AFFORDABLE WESBILD IS FURTHER PROPOSING TO CONTRIBUTE $500,000 TO A LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND.

We improved the public gathering space

TO ENSURE THE NEW UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOSTERS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY

PUBLIC PLAZA HAS BEEN REDESIGNED TO

ACCOMMODATE COMMUNITY GATHERINGS SUCH AS FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCK FESTIVALS, AND PERFORMING ART DISPLAYS

THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE PODIUM LEVEL

DESIGNED TO SERVE AS AMPHITHEATRE STYLE SEATING

PROPOSING AN ART WALK ALONG CEDAR

HILL ROAD

We reduced the building height

TO REDUCE BUILDING IMPACT ON NEIGHBOURING RESIDENTIAL HOMES

INTRODUCED A MORE CONSISTENT

6-STOREY BUILDING TYPOLOGY

3-STOREY COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS TO

FRONT SHELBOURNE STREET

We made transportation improvements

AFTER HEARING CONCERNS ABOUT THE TRAFFIC IMPACT TO OUR NEIGHBOURS

RELOCATED THE PRIMARY ACCESS TO THE

PARKADE TO SHELBOURNE STREET

LARGER BUS BAYS
ENHANCED CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE
REDUCED COMMERCIAL DENSITY BY

APPROXIMATELY 43,000 SQ.FT.

We made improvements improvements We added a public park

TO ADD ADDITIONAL PUBLIC GREEN SPACE TO THE COMMUNITY

PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE GREEN SPACE
CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA
PEDESTRIAN BREEZEWAY ALONG

MCKENZIE AVENUE

DEDICATED DOG PARK

OUR NEIGHBOURS SPOKE, WE LISTENED

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Easy access from all sides • Universal design • Commercial parking ratio: @ 3/1,000 sq.ft. • We will build to suit

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ENVISIONED RETAIL MIX

Save-On-Foods*
Shoppers Drug

Mart

London Drugs
Thrifty Foods

Liquor*

Cactus Club
Earls
Joeys
Browns

Restaurant Group

White Spot
Boston Pizza
Tap & Barrel
The Canadian

Brew House

The Donnelly

Group

RBC*
Bank of Montreal
Scotia Bank
TD Canada Trust
Coast Capital

Savings

Coastal

Community Credit Group

Vancity
CEFA Early

Learning

Kids & Company
Willowbrae Child

Care

Brightpath Child

Care

Starbucks
Pet Valu

* current University Heights businesses

SHELBOURNE STREET McKENZIE AVENUE C E D A R H I L L R O A D

EXISTING HOME DEPOT GROCERY LIQUOR STORE RESTAURANT PHARMACY RESTAURANT

POTENTIAL LOCAL STORES & SERVICES

Discovery Coff

ee

Habit Coff

ee

Patisserie Daniel
Crust Bakery
Fol Epi Organic

Bread & Pastry

La Taquisa
The Local Bar

Restaurant

Be Love Vegan

Restaurant

Bin 4 Burger

Lounge

Oak Bay Bicycles
Russ Hay’s The

Bicycle Shop

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2,700 sq.ft. resident-only amenity

centre comprised of:

Approx 1,500 sq.ft. fi

tness room

Approx 1,200 sq.ft. of multi-

purpose area, including study and social rooms

Common kitchen
Resident only outdoor amenity area

comprised of:

Patio dining
Barbeque area
Lounge area
Public open green space for active

and passive play

Public children’s play area/

playground structures

Public Art Walk
Public Dog Park
Public Community Plaza
MAC WWI Memorial Plaque
Daycare

C E D A R H I L L R O A D SHELBOURNE STREET McKENZIE AVENUE

HOME DEPOT TO REMAIN GAS STATION TO REMAIN

PROPOSED AMENITIES

1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7

ON-SITE AMENITIES

N OTHER PROPOSED AMENITIES

Dog wash/car wash/bike wash area in

parkade for residents

Bike repair stations/storage on site
EV charging for car, bike, and scooter
n site
Car share (modo)

9 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9

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Secure underground parkade • Secure FOB access • Residential management offi

ce on-site • In-suite laundry

Balconies on every home • Pet-friendly rentals

RENTAL RESIDENTIAL HOUSING MIX

PROPOSED FLOORPLANS

HOME TYPE # OF HOMES % OF HOMES MICRO 103 19% STUDIO 120 23% 1 BEDROOM 210 40% 2 BEDROOM 85 16% 3 BEDROOM 10 2% TOTAL 528 100%

A

STUDIO 448 sq.ft.

A1

STUDIO 420 sq.ft.

B

2 BED 2 BATH 870 sq.ft.

C

2 BED 2 BATH 780 sq.ft.

D

1 BEDROOM 520 sq.ft.

D1

1 BEDROOM 488 sq.ft.

E

MICRO 312 sq ft.

F

3 BED 2 BATH 884 sq.ft.

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COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

Wesbild is proposing the following Community Amenities for the redevelopment of University Heights:

100% RENTAL All 528 residential homes will be secured as rental for the

lifespan of the building.

BELOW-MARKET RENTAL 10%, or 52 homes, proposed as part of the

redevelopment will meet CMHC’s defi nition of “aff

rdable” whereby rents
f those homes will not exceed 30% of the median income for families

within the Saanich region as defi ned by Stats Canada. The proposed mix of homes will be proportional to the overall mix throughout the redevelopment.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND To aid a local non-profi

t in achieving a deeper level of aff

rdability within the region, Wesbild is proposing to

make a $500,000 fi nancial contribution to a District of Saanich aff

rdable

housing fund.

MICRO HOMES A creative way to achieve aff
rdability through home

size and innovation. With liveable homes under 315 square feet, these thoughtfully designed homes will be more accessible at lower rental rates.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY

Aiming to provide one CARSHARE vehicle for use within the community.
20 EV CHARGING STALLS to be provided onsite.
E-BIKE CHARGING station and repair stations for cyclists.

SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY

Integrated public open space including A PUBLIC PLAZA AND

LANDSCAPED COURTYARD with children’s play structures for active play.

PEDESTRIAN FOCUSED CORRIDOR that connects Shelbourne Street

with Cedar Hill Road.

An “ART WALK” is proposed along the Cedar Hill Road elevation that will

provide opportunities for dynamic and vibrant curated installations.

PUBLIC & OPEN SPACES PUBLIC & OPEN SPACES PUBLIC & OPEN SPACES

Improve safety and visibility of the crosswalk on CEDAR HILL ROAD at the

junction of Arrow Head.

Contribution towards the memorial LONDON PLANE TREE FUND along

Shelbourne Street.

Supporting the Memorial Avenue Committee’s project by INSTALLING A

MEMORIAL PLACARD along the Shelbourne Street frontage.

DEDICATED BIKE LANES along Shelbourne Street, McKenzie Avenue, and

Cedar Hill Road.

Transportation infrastructure including a THREE-BAY BUS PULLOUT

along McKenzie Avenue complete with two new bus shelters.

PEDESTRIAN BREEZEWAY connecting transit users to University Heights.

INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES

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TARGET TED SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES

Rain water detained in landscaping and underground storm water

tank(s).

Soft landscaping to incorporate native/adapted species of trees and

shrubs.

Night sky light fi

xtures will be utilized to reduce light pollution and preserve nocturnal habitat.

Bike storage: exterior bicycle racks, secure bike rooms, and bike

lockers, with access to bike repair stations.

DESIGN

Designed to improve conservation and energy performance.
Designed to conform to the Step 3 Residential/Step 2 Commercial of

the newly adopted BC Energy Step Code.

ENERGY

High-Performance building envelope to conform to Step 3

Residential/Step 2 Commercial of the BC Energy Step Code.

High effi

ciency glazing.

Glazing/spandrel panels to meet BC Energy Step Code

requirements.

ENVELOPE

Hydronic heating systems for the commercial areas.
Low-fl
w plumbing fi

xtures in the residential homes.

High-effi

ciency Heat Recovery Ventilators.

MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL

Construction materials will be sourced from local distributors where

feasible.

A goal of 75% of all Construction waste will be diverted to recycling/

re-use.

Building materials and fi

nishes selected for this development will be durable and will contain recycled material.

Indoor fi

nishes and materials will be selected with low/no VOC materials to improve indoor air quality.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Designed to meet current energy control requirements.
Occupancy sensors or automatic time based control lighting in

parking garage, common washrooms, storage and locker rooms etc.

Lighting in most enclosed common area spaces wired to allow for a

power reduction of 30% to 70%. CONTROLS

Use of full cut-off

luminaires that direct light downward where needed, e.g. pedestrian pathways, sidewalks and landscaped areas.

Photometric calculations and analysis will be performed for exterior

lighting.

LED luminaires to be used throughout project to aid in energy

conservation.

Fixtures with high quality optics to be specifi

ed to ensure lighting is directed where required to create a properly illuminated space. LIGHTING

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BIKE LANE UPGRADES ROAD UNDER PODIUM LEVEL PUBLIC PARKADE IMPROVED BUS STOPS VEHICLE TRAFFIC PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION FUTURE BIKE CONNECTION PROPOSED CROSSWALK & SIGNAL UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PEDESTRIAN CONNECTOR IN ONLY RESIDENTIAL DROP OFF/PICK UP ONLY IN / OUT

CEDAR HILL ROAD SHELBOURNE STREET McKENZIE AVENUE

IN / OUT IN / OUT IN / OUT

HOME DEPOT TO REMAIN GAS STATION TO REMAIN

MCKENZIE BUS ROUTES: #16, #26, #51 SHELBOURNE BUS ROUTES: #27, #28, #34 CEDAR HILL BUS ROUTES: #12, #24

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PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION PLAN

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PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION PLAN

SITE ACCESS

SITE ACCESS on Cedar Hill Road has been REDUCED by approximately 94% from the previous development plan. The current plan results in a right- in only entry at the Cedar Hill South Access with access to just pick-up/drop-off spaces at the Cedar Hill North Access.

PARKING

981 residential & commercial PARKING SPACES (approximately 0.5 SPACES PER UNIT). Lower than bylaw resident vehicle parking supply is an important strategy to help the District reach its active transportation goals.

PEDESTRIAN

Improved public realm around development edges. Mid-block east/west pedestrian route through the site. ENHANCED and ACCESSIBLE pedestrian circulation throughout the site, including stairs, ramps and elevators.

BIKES

NEW ENHANCED BIKE LANES

n all street frontages. Bike

repair stations and E-Bike charging stations located on site. Multiple BIKE RACKS located around the site for visitors; SECURE BIKE STORAGE rooms for residents and employees.

TRAFFIC

Site will experience TRIP RATE REDUCTION, due to mixed-use

advantages. More internal site

trips are anticipated. Expected to increase vehicle traffi c by 40 WEEKDAY - 80 SATURDAY TWO-WAY TRIPS per peak hour (about 2.5%). This increase is anticipated to have negligible impact to traffi c operations.

TRANSIT

McKenzie Avenue to have a DEDICATED BUS BAY with suffi cient space to accommodate 3 BUSES AND 2 BUS SHELTERS. ROUTES: Shelbourne: #27, #28, #34 McKenzie: #16, #26, #51 Cedar Hill: #12, #24

CAR SHARE

A CAR SHARE is proposed.

SERVICE TRUCKS

LOADING AND SERVICE TRUCK ACCESS has been thoughtfully designed into the site vehicle circulation plan.

The proposal includes signifi cant improvements to the area’s pedestrian, cycling and transit networks. The mixed-use plan leads to shorter average trips and more multi-purpose trips.

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WHERE WE’VE COME FROM, AND WHERE WE’RE GOING

SUBMISSIONS PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS WE ARE HERE

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2024 2023 2022

RESUBMISSION #1

JUNE 2018

ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL

JULY 2018

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING #1

JULY 2018

RESUBMISSION #2

AUGUST 2018

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING #2

SEPTEMBER 2018

RESUBMISSION #3

OCTOBER 2018

COMMUNITY GROUP & NEIGBOURHOOD CONSULTATIONS

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2018

INITIAL APPLICATION

NOVEMBER 2017

COMMUNITY GROUP & NEIGHBOURHOOD CONSULTATIONS

EARLY 2019

RESUBMISSION #4

OCTOBER 2019

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING #3

DECEMBER 2019

INTRODUCTION TO COUNCIL

SPRING 2020

PUBLIC HEARING

SUMMER 2020

ADOPTION

FALL 2020

CONSTRUCTION STARTS

SPRING 2021

RETAIL SHOPS OPEN FOR BUSINESS

SPRING 2024

RESIDENTS MOVE IN

WINTER 2024

CONTINUES TO 2024 RE-ENVISIONING PROCESS

MARCH 2019

COMMUNITY GROUP & NEIGHBOURHOOD CONSULTATIONS

NOVEMBER 2019

CONTINUED TO WORK WITH STAFF AND COMMUNITY ON REDESIGN

NOVEMBER 2018

MEETINGS WITH DISTRICT OF SAANICH

SPRING AND SUMMER 2019

SUBJECT TO APPROVAL

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A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE...

Since 1981, Wesbild has been creating livable, environmentally responsible homes, neighbourhoods, and community gathering places. A privately held real estate development company, Wesbild specializes in master-planned communities, shopping centres, industrial and golf courses. Each Wesbild project has one thing in common: it is an inviting, thoughtfully designed place that brings people together.

BURKE MOUNTAIN

in Coquitlam, BC. A new hillside neighbourhood in Coquitlam where, in addition to building and leasing two neighbourhood shopping centres, Wesbild is creating a community that includes a mix of 3,000 homes.

WESTWOOD PLATEAU

in Coquitlam, BC. Home to 15,000 people in 4,500 units, this master planned community was the most ambitious in Canada at the time of its development. It includes two golf courses, schools, parks, trails, playing fi elds and a neighbourhood shopping centre.

PREDATOR RIDGE

in Vernon, BC. An award-winning golf resort community in Vernon, BC that features two 18-hole championship golf courses and luxurious resort facilities.

GIBSONS PARK PLAZA in Gibsons, BC.

Under Wesbild’s ownership Gibsons Park Plaza was completely renovated including a new facade, improved parking lot, landscaping and an array of new tenants.

GARIBALDI VILLAGE in Squamish, BC.

Developed by Wesbild, Garibaldi Village has 40,000 sq.ft. of retail space on the ground level, anchored by London Drugs and the BC Liquor Store, and 15,000 sq.ft. of second fl

or offi

ce space.

SOME OF OUR NOTABLE PROJECTS

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YOUR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WILL HELP TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. We look forward to receiving your comments. Please stay in touch by contacting us at: Please take some time to fill in a feedback form, speak to a Wesbild representative or contact us by email.