SM Dev. Corp. – Marytown Meeting
Loyola Heights Barangay Hall
Started: 3:00PM [the meeting was set at 2:00PM but some of the members of the SM Development Corportation arrived late]
Attended by: Residents of Escaler, Marytown, Sapa and Katipunan
SM Development Corporation
Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)
I. Welcome Remarks
· It was stressed in the speech of the engineer that NO ONE FROM MARYTOWN SHALL BE RELOCATED with the planned construction of the residential building.
II. Presentation of the project
The architect of the project presented the following information (handouts were given) :
· Basic Project Information
Name of Project: Berkeley Residences
Location: Katipunan Avenue corner J, Escaler St., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Proponent: SM Development Corporation
Address: SM Corporate Offices, Bay Boulevard, Pasay City
Type of Project: Residential Condominium
· Brief Project Description
The proposed project will involve the construction of a 35-storey residential building with penthouse along Katipunan Avenue in Barangay Loyola Heights, Quezon City. The Project will be referred to as “Berkley Residences”.
The proposed subject will be situated within a property with a total land area of 3146.51 square meters. It will have a total floor are of 45,979.92 square meters. The building will feature 1,109 residential units and 1626.78 sqm of commercial space that will principally support the requirements of the residential of the residents of the building. Table 1 presents the tabulation of area.
Table 1. Floor Area*
| Level | Components | Buildable Area (sqm) |
| Ground Floor | Commercial Units (12 units) | 1,900.32 |
| 2nd Floor | Parking | 2,675.70 |
| 3rd Floor | Parking | 2,675.70 |
| 4th Floor | Amenities | 2,657.80 |
| 5th Floor | Residential | 837.55 |
| 6th – 35th Floors | Residential | 31,765.63 |
| Bi-level penthouse area | Residential | 2,316.61 |
| Roof deck |
| 1,150.61 |
| TOTAL | 45,979.92 |
*Source: Far, Berkley Residences, SMDC, April 14, 2007
· Project Location
The proposed project will be situated within a property with a total land area of 3,146.51 sqm. China Bank currently owns the said property. Negotiations are underway for the sale of property to SMDC.
The vicinity is primarily characterized as a residential and commercial zone. Commercial operations such as offices and shops are found along Katipunan Avenue. The project site is within the vicinity of schools such as Miriam College, Atene de Manila University and University of the Philippines.
The project within Barangay Loyola Heights, which is located at the eastern section of Quezon City. The vicinity is a highly urbanized zone, and most of its land area is either for commercial or residential-commercial.
· Construction Plan and Schedule
Construction of the building is expected to be undertaken within a period of thirty (30) months. Soil investigation works is currently ongoing and will be completed by June 2007.
Construction works will proceed with the excavation works for the foundation and basement level of the building. The foundation and earthworks will be completed within a period of 3 months.
Afterwhich, structural works and concreting/masonry works will follow once earthworks have been completed. This shall be undertaken within a period of 15 months.
Upon completion of the structural works on each floor level, plumbing, sanitary, electrical, mechanical and fire protection works shall be undertaken. This shall be immediately followed by architectural works such as carpentry, millworks, installation of doors and jambs, windows and glazing, and other finishes.
The construction works will utilize the following major equipment and machinery:
Mobile Crane
Tower Crane
Backhoe
Concrete Pump
Plate Compactors
Dump Trucks
Transit Mixers
Concrete Vibrators
Bar Cutter/Bender
Table Saw
Water Pump
Welding Machine
Air Compressor
Demolition Hammer
Standby Generator
During the course of the construction period, the proposed project will hire a total of 150 skilled and unskilled personnel.
· Project Cost
The propsed project will have an estimated cost of P680,067,661.10
· Power Requirements
The power requirement during the construction phase will be sourced from MERALCO. The building’s power requirement is 750 KVA including combined demand and diversity factor. A generator set will be made available for emergency power supply. A standby generator shall be available to service the elevator and portions of the common areas in case of emergency power interruptions.
The existing MWSS water service main along Katipunan Avenue shall be tapped as the main source of water for the project. It is estimated that the construction works will require about 25 cubic meters per day of water.
The estimated water usage based on daily occupancy during peak operation is 346,425 gallons per day. Water will be conveyed to proposed cistern tank through 50mm diameter pipes.
The project shall be provided with two (2) cistern tanks with a capacity of 155,000 gallons each and two (2) overhead water tanks with a capacity of 20,000 gallons each.
III. Environmental Impacts and Mitigating Measures
The following were identified by the environmental analyst:
These assessments for the Environmental Management Plan are yet to be approved by the LLDA.
| Potential Environmental Impact | Mitigating Measures |
| Construction Phase |
| Air Quality Dust emission from the civil works and movement of vehicles | Dust control at the stick pile of aggregates through regular water sprinkling |
| Water Quality Erosion and surface soil runoff Wastewater from worker’s camps | Construction of temporary works such as deviation channels mounting, barriers and trenches around the stockpiles. Portable toilet facilities will be utilized to avoid contamination of surface and groundwater by sewage. |
| Noise Noise disturbance from the construction activities | Construction works should be scheduled during daytime only. (Coordinate with the Barangay). Fencing of the construction area. |
| Construction Wastes Generation of construction debris and other solid wastes | Collection and recycling of construction wastes. To be offered to junk shops as scrap material. Handling and storage of potential contaminants under strict conditions Use for future constructions. |
| Safety of Workers and Passersby Impact of construction activities on welfare and safety of workers and passersby Impact of falling debris on passersby and adjoining properties | Wearing ofsafety gadgets such as hard hats, gloves, safety belts, rubber boots, goggles, etc. will be a mandatory requirement for workers. Safety signs/reminders will be posted in strategic areas within the construction area Fire extinguisher shall be present at all times at the jobsite Sufficient lighting shall be installed in some dark areas. Construction canopy will be installed |
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| Traffic Traffic congestion at Katipunan Avenue | Side street parking will not be allowed |
| Operation Phase |
| Water Quality Water pollution | Construction of sewage treatment facility |
| Soild Waste Solid waste generation | Waste segregation and recycling program will be implemented to reduce the volume of wastes to be disposed through the city’s solid waste management system. |
| Emergency and Hazards Hazards resulting from earthquakes, fire, etc. | The structural design of the building considered the seismic engineering design and analysis. Adequate fire protection system is incorporated in the building design. Emergency response measures will be instituted. |
IV. Positive Impact of the Project
· Employment: construction workers (prioritize the host barangay)
· Taxes and Revenues: Additional income for host barangay.
V. Other Issues Raised
· Xanplaza construction hazards (9 years ago) – Don’t let this happen again.
· Geological Engineering study of the Marikina fault line.
· Flooding
· Katipunan Avenue Traffic
VI. How can Marytown assure themselves that they wont be affected?
· Construction will be limited to what has been allocated for SM.
· Compliance Environmental Management Plan
Cross Checking/Monitoring among stakeholders/agencies
Complaints can be coursed through the barangay office
P50,000 for every violation
· There will be public documents that would serve as proof of “agreement” (e.g LLDA documents).
Ended: 4:30PM
