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* 1. How would you describe your role in the building industry ?

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* 2. Hillside Developments should work to achieve the vision by focusing on achieving the following goals:

·         Complement the scenic hillside character of Pemberton;
·         Screen visual impact and minimize unsightly cut and fill;
·         Integrate unique natural features into new neighbourhoods;
·         Avoid development on unstable or hazardous sites and prevent potential rockfall hazards;
·         Protect environmentally sensitive ecosystems and habitats
·         Preserve and enhance access to trails and outdoor recreation;
·         Protect wildlife habitat, wildlife corridors and other environmental values; and
·         Manage storm run-off and limit erosion hydrology.

Do you agree with these goals ? Are there any additional overarching goals you believe should be added ?

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* 3. The Hillside Development Design Guidelines are divided into three major sections:

·         Site and Subdivision Design,

·         Natural Environment, and

·         Works and Services.

Objectives identified in each section shall be considered as goals for the designer to work towards. Each Objective requires careful consideration and must be addressed with each submission. Design Guidelines offer suggestions how to achieve those Objectives. It is recognized that not all Objectives cannot be equally or simultaneously attained.

Will this approach assist in fostering innovation and flexibility for designers  to prepare the most appropriate design given the unique characteristics of the site ? 

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* 4. Site and Subdivision Design has been divided into a variety of sub-categories including: visual design, housing diversity and design, buildings, structures Massing and setbacks, streetscape design, grading and retaining walls, and geotechnical and hydro-geological considerations.

Are the objectives and guidelines in this section effective and achievable ? are there any that would pose a challenge to development? 

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* 5. The Natural Environment Section focuses on landscape and vegetation. It has a very noticeable effect on the landscape when all the vegetation is removed from a once scenic hillside. Maintaining existing vegetation and proper landscaping can be used to minimize the impact of development on the natural environment and reduce the visual impacts. Consideration should also be given to mitigate wild land fire risks.

Are the objectives and guidelines in this section effective and achievable? are there any that would pose a challenge to development ? 

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* 6. The final section is Works and Services. Hillside developments should Provide municipal services and utilities that have the least environmental and visual impact, meets service requirements, and minimizes redundancy, capital costs and ongoing maintenance costs. For example where possible services and utilities should be installed underground. Additionally, road design should consider winter safety stopping, sliding concerns and maintenance issues including snow clearing.

Are the objectives and guidelines in this section effective and achievable ? are there any that would pose a challenge to development ?

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* 7. Are the Hillside Development Design Guidelines a useful tool and reference document for improving hillside development? Please indicate why or why not.

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* 8. Do you have any additional feedback, comments or concerns regarding the Hillside Development Design Guidelines ? 

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