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FORM-1 A CHECK LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

1. LAND ENVIRONMENT

1.1. Will the existing land-use get significantly altered from the project that is not consistent

with the surroundings? (Proposed land use must conform to the approved Master Plan /

Development Plan of the area. Change of land use if any and the statutory approval from the competent authority be submitted). Attach Maps of (i) site location, (ii) surrounding features of the proposed site (within 500 meters) and (iii) the site (indicating levels & contours) to appropriate scales. If not available attach only conceptual plans.

The existing land use will not get affected from the project as it is consistent with the surrounding area. Proposed Land use at the project will confirm to the approved Master Plan/Development Plan of the area. We already have NA

permission from the local authority, which is attached as Annexure-I.

+ Surrounding features of the proposed site attached as

Annexure II.

+ The conceptual plans are attached as Annexure II. 1.2. List out all the major project requirements in terms of the land area, built up area, water

consumption, power requirement, connectivity, community facilities, parking needs etc.

Land area: 5543.98 m2 Built up area: 24306.95 m2

Water consumption: 189 KLD Power Requirement: 728 KW Total Parking Area: 4935.17 m2 Total FSI Area: 17429.49 m2

1.3. What are the likely impacts of the proposed activity on the existing facilities adjacent to the proposed site? (Such as open spaces, community facilities, details of the existing land use, disturbance to the local ecology). Required infrastructure facilities for the group housing population, such as parking, landscaping will be developed within the project premises as per byelaws. The construction of the proposed project will not have any impact on

existing infrastructure facilities adjacent to the proposed site. As the project is as per master plan of RUDA therefore, the project will not affect open space, existing land use and local ecology of surrounding area.

The project will have positive impact on employment opportunities as about 100

skilled, semiskilled and unskilled workers per day will get direct employment

opportunity.

1.4. Will there be any significant land disturbance resulting in erosion, subsidence & instability? (Details of soil type, slope analysis, vulnerability to subsidence, seismicity etc may be given). The proposed project will not cause any land disturbance resulting in erosion,

subsidence & instability.

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Topography of the study area is plain. The average height of ground surface at

the project site is about 130.694 m above the mean sea level (MSL). There is no evidence of soil erosion in the area. Soil type found in the area is sandy loam in texture.

The area is not vulnerable to subsidence. The project site is located in earthquake

Zone III.

1.5. Will the proposal involve alteration of natural drainage systems? (Give details on a contour

map showing the natural drainage near the proposed project site) The topography of the project is plain. The project will not affect the natural drainage systems. There is no natural water body in the vicinity of the project. The project site is outside the any flood plain area.

During the construction of the proposed project, storm water runoff flow

direction and drainage pattern of the area will be unaffected through the

construction of the proposed project as adequate storm water channel will be

provided at the site.

1.6. What are the quantities of earthwork involved in the construction activity-cutting, filling,

reclamation etc. (Give details of the quantities of earthwork involved, transport of fill materials from outside the site etc?)

As area is plain, therefore, no cutting, filling or reclamation is required at the

site.

1.7. Give details regarding water supply, waste handling etc during the construction period.

Approximately 30 KLD water will be required for construction purpose during construction phase of the project. Water will be taken from local authority water supply for construction purpose.

During the construction phase, some amount of debris, cuttings of construction

materials may be observed at construction site. However, the quantity of these

waste materials would be limited up to the construction site only. These wastes

and debris will be collected time to time during construction phase and utilized at

site accordingly.

1.8. Will the low-lying areas & wetlands get altered? (Provide details of how low lying and

wetlands are getting modified from the proposed activity).

No low-lying area or wetlands is involved in the project area.

1.9. Whether construction debris & waste during construction cause health hazard? (Give

quantities of various types of wastes generated during construction including the construction labour and the means of disposal) Waste and debris generated during the construction phase, will be cuttings of

construction materials, which are not hazardous and will not cause health

hazard. These wastes and debris will be collected time to time during

construction phase and utilized at site accordingly.

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2. WATER ENVIRONMENT 2.1 Give the total quantity of water requirement for the proposed project with the breakup of requirements for various uses. How will the water requirement met? State the sources & quantities and furnish a water balance statement. Raw water supply during construction phase and operational phase will be made by local

authority (RMC). Approximately 30 KLD water will be required for construction purpose during construction phase of the project.

During post construction phase of the project, total water requirements are estimated as

189 KLD for domestic, greenbelt etc. as per detail given below:

Sr. No. Description Water

Consumption

(lit/day)

Sewage Generation

(lit/day)

1. Domestic (78 Residential Units x 4

Persons /Unit x 135 lit/day)

42120.00 4800.00

2. Gardening (359.02 sqm x 5 lit/sq.m./

day)

1796.00 --

Total (1 + 2)

43916 4800.00

Sewage will be disposed off into city sewer line

2.2. What is the capacity (dependable flow or yield) of the proposed source of water? Average water supply from RUDA varies from 30 to 40 m3 /hours.

2.3. What is the quality of water required, in case, the supply is not from a municipal source? (Provide physical, chemical, biological characteristics with class of water quality).

The water requirement will be met through RUDA. Quality of water is met our quality requirement and presently no need of think

about alternative source of water supply.

2.4. How much of the water requirement can be met from the recycling of treated wastewater? (Give the details of quantities, sources and usage). Nil

2.5. Will there be diversion of water from other users? (Please assess the impacts of the project

on other existing uses and quantities of consumption).

No, there will not be any diversion of water from other users. The water requirement for the project will be met through RUDA. Rainwater-harvesting system will be provided at the project site to recharge the roof top water to ground water aquifers during the rainy season. Therefore over all impact on the

ground water hydrology will be insignificant.

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2.6. What is the incremental pollution load from wastewater generated from the proposed

activity? (Give details of the quantities and composition of wastewater generated from the proposed activity).

The incremental pollution load from sewage generated from the proposed activity

will be insignificant.

2.7. Give details of the water requirements met from water harvesting? Furnish details of the facilities created. Rainwater-harvesting system will be provided at the project site to recharge the roof top water to ground water aquifers. The details are attached as Annexure III.

2.8. What would be the impact of the land use changes occurring due to the proposed project

on the runoff characteristics (quantitative as well as qualitative) of the area in the post

construction phase on a long term basis? Would it aggravate the problems of flooding or water logging in any way?

The topography of the project is plain. The project will not affect the runoff flow characteristics and natural drainage system. During post construction of the proposed project, storm water runoff flow direction and drainage pattern will be unaffected, as adequate storm water

channels will be provided at the site.

2.9. What are the impacts of the proposal on the ground water? (Will there be tapping of ground water; give the details of ground water table, recharging capacity, and approvals obtained from competent authority, if any). The raw water requirement (189 KLD) will be met from RMC. Roof top water will be recharged through percolating well.

Therefore, over all impact on the ground water hydrology will be insignificant.

2.10. What precautions/measures are taken to prevent the run-off from construction activities polluting land & aquifers? (Give details of quantities and the measures taken to avoid the

adverse impacts). During the construction phase, surface & ground water quality may be affected due to soil erosion from excavated area during first rain. However, this phenomenon will be temporary and restricted to construction site only. The impact on surface and ground water quality can be minimized by adopting following measures:

+ By providing proper toilet facilities for construction labour

+ Excavation during dry season and proper management of excavated soils, and clearing all debris from site as soon as construction is over.

During the post construction phase, sewage will be generated from the project,

which will be disposed in to RUDA sewer line.

2.11. How is the storm water within the site managed?(State the provisions made to avoid flooding of the area, details of the drainage facilities provided along with a site layout indication contour levels).

The project site level is plain. Adequate storm water channel will be provided at

the site to provide proper drainage facilities and to avoid flooding at the site and

in area.

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2.12. Will the deployment of construction labourers particularly in the peak period lead to

unsanitary conditions around the project site (Justify with proper explanation).

During the construction phase, construction labours will be from local area and no major construction labor camp will be required. However, if construction camp is considered necessary, adequate sanitary facilities will be provided for construction labor at the site to avoid any unsanitary conditions.

2.13. What on-site facilities are provided for the collection, treatment & safe disposal of sewage? (Give details of the quantities of wastewater generation, treatment capacities with technology & facilities for recycling and disposal).

Sewage will be collected and sent to the Municipal drainage system for further

treatment.

2.14. Give details of dual plumbing system if treated waste is used for flushing of toilets or any

other use. Not Applicable, as sewage will be sent to the RUDA drainage system for further treatment.

3. VEGETATION

3.1. Is there any threat of the project to the biodiversity? (Give a description of the local

ecosystem with its unique features, if any)

There is no threat of the project to the biodiversity in the area as these are no forest, bio-reserve or ecological sensitive location in the area. The trees in the study area are sparsely distributed in heterogeneous manner. Some plant

species, such as, Azadirachta indica (Limdo), Pongamia pinnata (Karanj), Nerium indicum (Lal Karen),Mehandi observed frequently in the study area. Frequently observed shrubs and herbs are.

3.2. Will the construction involve extensive clearing or modification of vegetation? (Provide a detailed account of the trees & vegetation affected by the project)

There are no trees at the site. Therefore, clearing of vegetation will not be

required at site.

3.3. What are the measures proposed to be taken to minimize the likely impacts on important site features (Give details of proposal for tree plantation, landscaping, creation of water bodies etc along with a layout plan to an appropriate scale).

During the construction and post construction phase, no tree will be cut and

therefore no impact is anticipated on terrestrial ecology. Greenery and landscaping will be developed on the periphery in open area. Total

10% area will be under greenery and landscaping.

4. FAUNA

4.1. Is there likely to be any displacement of fauna- both terrestrial and aquatic or creation of barriers for their movement? Provide the details.

Due to the project activity, there will not be any displacement of fauna- both terrestrial and aquatic or creation of barriers for their movement.

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4.2. Any direct or indirect impacts on the avifauna of the area? Provide details.

No direct or indirect impact is anticipated on the avifauna of the area due to project.

4.3. Prescribe measures such as corridors, fish ladders etc to mitigate adverse impacts on fauna.

No such impact is anticipated due to the proposed project.

5. AIR ENVIRONMENT

5.1. Will the project increase atmospheric concentration of gases & result in heat islands? (Give details of background air quality levels with predicted values based on dispersion models taking into account the increased traffic generation as a result of the proposed constructions) The project will not significantly increase atmospheric concentration of gases and therefore, no possibility of heat islands. Vehicular emissions at the project site

will be the only source of emissions.

5.2. What are the impacts on generation of dust, smoke, odorous fumes or other hazardous gases? Give details in relation to all the meteorological parameters.

During the construction phase, no significant impacts are anticipated of ambient air quality. Insignificant emission source at site will be due to operation of construction equipment and machinery, dust emissions from loading and unloading of raw materials, cement and soil, dust emissions from the batch plant, fugitive emissions from vehicle movement, etc. However, this emission is temporary in the nature during construction phase and will be confined up to

short distance. As predominant wind direction at the site is from South – West to North – East direction, minor impact will be in North - East direction.

5.3. Will the proposal create shortage of parking space for vehicles? Furnish details of the present level of transport infrastructure and measures proposed for improvement including the traffic management at the entry & exit to the project site.

Resi. F.S.I. = 17429.49 sqm Required Parking Area @20 % =3485.90 sqm

Resi. Provided Parking Area = 4935.17 sqm

Resi.

Parking

Resi.

Parking

Provided Parking

Cellar Building-

A

Building-

B

Building

-C

Open

Space

Common

Plot TOTAL

Car

parking@50

%

1742.95 2718.18 ---- ---- ---- --- ---- 2718.18

others

parking@40

%

1394.36 --- 490.03 490.03 490.03 --- --- 1470.09

Visitors

parking@10

%

348.59 --- ---- ---- --- 467.50 279.40 746.90

Total

Parking 348590 2718.18 490.03 490.03 490.03 467.50 279.40 4935.17

As per NBC = Ground floor Parking (covered): 2216.99/28= 79 Say

Basement Parking: 2718.18/32 = 85 Say Total:

164 ECS provided & as per NBC 78 ECS will be required.

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5.4. Provide details of the movement patterns with internal roads, bicycle tracks, pedestrian

pathways, footpaths etc., with areas under each category. Within the premises 7.20 m wide service roads will be provided as per RUDA byelaws. Entry to the premises will be through service road.

5.5. Will there be significant increase in traffic noise & vibrations? Give details of the sources

and the measures proposed for mitigation of the above. During the construction phase of the project, noise will be generated from various sources. Some major sources of noise generation at the project site are listed

here:

+ Generation of noise during movement of vehicles carrying materials and loading & unloading activities,

+ Generation of noise from excavation machines, concrete mixer and other construction machines,

+ Generation of noise during concreting, hammering, etc,

+ Noise from the mechanical operations, like, drilling, fitting, etc, at site. It may also be noted that, most of the construction activities will be carried out only during the daytime. Following measures will be taken into consideration to mitigate the noise at construction site:

+ Efforts shall be made to the extent feasible not to use such excavation/construction machines, which generate noise levels much more than 90 dB (A),

+ Silencers shall be fitted on construction machines during the construction phase,

+ Earmuff and other protecting devices shall be provided to labor working on high

noise generating machines.

5.6. What will be the impact of DG sets & other equipment on noise levels & vibration in &

ambient air quality around the project site? Provide details.

The expected noise levels from traffic movement & other activities are below standard laid down by the CPCB.

The noise produced during construction phase will have temporary impacts on the existing ambient noise levels at project site but restricted to small distance (maximum upto 35 m) and only during daytime. Therefore, the impact of noise levels on surrounding area will be insignificant during the construction phase.

6. AESTHETICS 6.1. Will the proposed constructions in any way result in the obstruction of a view, scenic

amenity or landscapes? Are these considerations taken into account by the proponents? The proposed project is located at Motamava village near Rajkot. Proposed construction will not result in the obstruction of a view, scenic beauty or

landscapes. Landscaping and greenery at the project will be helpful in the improvement of aesthetics in the area.

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6.2. Will there be any adverse impacts from new constructions on the existing structures? What

are the considerations taken into account? There is some existing residential structure in the close vicinity of the project. Necessary care will be taken for any adverse Impacts.

6.3. Whether there are any local considerations of urban form & urban design influencing the design criteria? They may be explicitly spelt out. The proposed project has been designed as per RMC Byelaws and provision of

National Building Codes-2005. 6.4. Are there any anthropological or archaeological sites or artifacts nearby? State if any other

significant features in the vicinity of the proposed site have been considered. There are no any anthropological or archaeological sites or artifacts in the area around the project site.

7. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS

7.1. Will the proposal result in any changes to the demographic structure of local population?

Provide the details.

No change in demographic structure.

7.2. Give details of the existing social infrastructure around the proposed project.

The site is located near Rajkot City. Good social infrastructure facilities are available in the area and very good access is available to Rajkot, Pacca approach road is available to in the area. City bus service and State transport is also

available; rickshaws are also available. Reasonable good educational, medical, banking, transportation facilities are available in the area. Drinking water and electricity are available in all the settlements of the area.

7.3. Will the project cause adverse effects on local community, disturbance to sacred sites or

other cultural values? What are the safeguards proposed? The project will not cause any effects on local community, disturbance to sacred

sites or other cultural values.

8. BUILDING MATERIALS

8.1. May involve the use of building materials with high-embodied energy. Are the construction

materials produced with energy efficient processes? (Give details of energy conservation measures in the selection of building materials and their energy efficiency) Building construction materials for the project will be selected with due consideration of energy conservation.

Construction material will be selected based on their thermal characteristic and U and R values.

8.2. Transport and handling of materials during construction may result in pollution, noise & public nuisance. What measures are taken to minimize the impacts?

+ Vehicles having Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) under Motor Vehicle Act will be allowed to transport materials during construction at the site,

+ Vehicles used to transport and handling of materials during construction will be maintained properly,

+ Construction material brining trucks will be covered during movement,

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+ Dust suppression measures will be adopted to prevent dust emissions,

+ Noise generating equipment will be installed at isolated place,

+ Accosting enclosures will be fitted on noise generating equipments to control

noise levels,

+ Engines will be fitted with silencers to control noise levels. 8.3. Are recycled materials used in roads and structures? State the extent of savings achieved?

Fly ash bricks and pozzolana cement will be used during construction of the project. Construction materials waste generated at the site will be used as filling material.

8.4. Give details of the methods of collection, segregation & disposal of the garbage generated

during the operation phases of the project. Solid waste generated from the project will be collected and disposed off in scientific manner.

9. ENERGY CONSERVATION

9.1. Give details of the power requirements, source of supply, backup source etc. What is the

energy consumption assumed per square foot of built-up area? How have you tried to minimize energy consumption?

Power requirement for the project is estimated as 728 KW which will be obtained from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited.

Fenestration on both sides gives more natural light deep into to rooms there by saving on energy. Energy efficient devices will be used.

9.2. What type of, and capacity of, power back-up to you plan to provide? Not provided.

9.3. What are the characteristics of the glass you plan to use? Provide specifications of its characteristics related to both short wave and long wave radiation? It is proposed to use 6 mm thick solar control glass (Antetio Silver) which weight 15 kg/sqm and has a 67 level transmission factor of light and with regards to solar radiation the transmission is 64%, reflectance is 25% and absorption is 11% with a solar factor of 0.67 % and shading coefficient of 0.77 %.

9.4. What passive solar architectural features are being used in the building? Illustrate the applications made in the proposed project.

The passive energy system involves collecting, storing, distributing and controlling the thermal energy flow through the natural principal of heat transfer.

9.5. Does the layout of streets & buildings maximize the potential for solar energy devices?

Have you considered the use of street lighting, emergency lighting and solar hot water systems for use in the building complex? Substantiate with details.

The layout of streets & buildings maximize the potential for solar energy devices.

9.6. Is shading effectively used to reduce cooling/heating loads? What principles have been

used to maximize the shading of Walls on the East and the West and the Roof? How much

energy saving has been effected?

The cooling/heating is not proposed for the buildings. Large windows will be protected from sunlight by cantilever balconies which cut outs the direct sun lights and by using insulation on the roof along with brick which protects the top floor from the heat.

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9.7. Do the structures use energy-efficient space conditioning, lighting and mechanical

systems? Provide technical details. Provide details of the transformers and motor efficiencies, lighting intensity and air-conditioning load assumptions? Are you using CFC and HCFC free chillers? Provide specifications. Energy efficient electrical appliances will be provided.

9.8. What are the likely effects of the building activity in altering the micro-climates? Provide a

self assessment on the likely impacts of the proposed construction on creation of heat island & inversion effects?

The project will not significantly increase atmospheric concentration of gases and therefore no possibility of heat islands. Vehicular emissions will be only source of emissions. Therefore, project will not create any heat island & inversion effects.

9.9. What are the thermal characteristics of the building envelope? (a) roof; (b) external walls; and (c) fenestration? Give details of the material used and the U-values or the R values of the individual components.

Based on construction material, overall heat transfer co-efficient U and R-values

for roof and wall are as follows:

Sr. No. Name of material Thk in m R Value

U Value in BTU / Hr (sq.ft.) (Deg.

F. Temp. Difference)

1. Glass Single 4.1 0.30

2. Brick Wall 230 2.15 0.46

3. Concrete slab (Floor) 150 2.32 0.43

4. Insulation mat.(Roof) 50 1.47 0.68

9.10. What precautions & safety measures are proposed against fire hazards? Furnish details of

emergency plans.

Adequate fire fighting facilities will be provided as per applicable regulations. 9.11. If you are using glass as wall materials provide details and specifications including

emissivity and thermal characteristics. There is provision for using glass as wall material in the project.

9.12. What is the rate of air infiltration into the building? Provide details of how you are

mitigating the effects of infiltration. About 25 % of the external wall surface.

9.13. To what extent the non-conventional energy technologies are utilized in the overall energy

consumption? Provide details of the renewable energy technologies used. Project has been designed in such a way that sufficient natural light and air will be available in rooms. It will lead to energy conservation.

10. Environment Management and Monitoring Plan. As per the GPCB/CPCB guideline.

SHRI AMIT DHIRAJLAL ROKAD

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Near Speedwell Party Plot,

Motamava-Rajkot.

Annexure-II KEY PLAN




Motamava-Rajkot.

Annexure-III SITE PLAN




Motamava-Rajkot.

Google Image (1 Km radius)




Motamava-Rajkot.

Google Image (2.5 Km radius)




Motamava-Rajkot.

Annexure-IV

Rain water Harvesting

In general the rain water from terraces/rooftop areas shall be collected through rain water down-take pipes and collected to catch basins

or stored in flushing tanks/rain water tanks. However, the rain water from

hard court and parking area shall be collected directly by catch basins &

connected to the area storm waters mains. Rain water harvesting pits shall

be provided wherever feasible so that maximum rain water recharged into the ground before it reaches the storm water mains. Sump with pumping

facility shall be provided for the drainage of basement area and discharge

will be connected to the storm water manhole so that overflow will be

discharge to main storm water drainage. Percolating Well Calculation:

One P.Well required per 4000 sqm area.

Our area is 5543.98 sqm.

Required P.Well = 5543.98/4000 = 1.39 nos.

Say required P.Well = 2 nos.

Provided P.Well = 3 nos.




Motamava-Rajkot.

Percolation Well




Motamava-Rajkot.

Annexure – V

Total Built up Area Table




Motamava-Rajkot.

Total FSI Built Up Area Table




Motamava-Rajkot.

Total Built up and FSI Area Table




Motamava-Rajkot.

Total Numbers of Unit




Motamava-Rajkot.

Annexure-VI

Energy Conservation Measures: 1.0 Lighting Management Plan

It is purposed to provide energy conservation measures in the following

manner: 1.1 Internal Building Lighting For The Common Area:

The light fixture will be selected so as to achieve highest utilization factor.

The UF will range between 70 to 75%. This type of fixture has higher

download to upward ratio and p5 type reflectors. 1.2 Energy Efficient Lamp:

We also purpose to use high energy efficient lamp having higher efficiency lumens/watt and thereby reducing watt /square meter.

We will provide solar panels to generate solar energy which will be utilised

for common lighting facility.

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