a. |
The maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.50. |
b. |
The maximum building height shall not exceed 6 m (19.7 ft.) nor one storey. |
c. |
A landscaped yard, a minimum of 3 m (9.8 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to 99 Street, except for the most southerly portion adjacent to 81 Avenue which shall be a minimum of 4.5 m (14.76 ft.) in accordance with Clause 4.d). Landscaping shall consist of mature evergreen trees together with a mixture of evergreen and deciduous shrubs. |
d. |
A minimum building setback of 4.87 m (16.0 ft.) shall be provided adjacent to 81 Avenue. Within this setback, a minimum landscaped yard of 4.5 m (14.76 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to 81 Avenue, and contain a 0.61 m (2.0 ft.) berm together with mature evergreen and deciduous trees to be provided, at a minimum interval of one tree for every 6.1 m of linear yard (20.0 ft of linear yard) and deciduous shrubs in order to provide substantial screening of any parking or development adjacent to 81 Avenue. In addition, a mature evergreen tree, a minimum of 3 m (9.8 ft.) in height, shall be provided in the southeast portion of the required yard, adjacent to the angled fence, as described in Section 4(e), of this District. The landscaped yard and berm shall be provided with the first stage of development on the site. |
e. |
A landscaped yard, a minimum of 3 m (9.8 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to the eastern property line. Within this yard, continuous screen fencing of a solid and durable design, a minimum of 1.85 m (7.0 ft.) in height, shall be provided at the eastern property line. The fence shall be angled in a northeasterly direction from the southeast corner of the building to the east property line. This yard may be landscaped with materials such as shale, brick paving stones, or other such textured hardsurfaced materials, except that a mix of mature evergreen and deciduous trees, are to be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, at a minimum interval of one tree for every 6.1 m of linear yard (20.0 ft. of linear yard) and adjacent to the eastern property line. Evergreens should be a minimum height of 3 m (9.8 ft.) and deciduous trees shall be a minimum caliper of 5.5 cm (2.2 in.). The landscaped yard and fencing shall be provided concurrent with the first stage of development on the site. |
f. |
No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a required yard, except that parking may encroach into the southwest portion of the required 4.5 m yard adjacent to 81 Avenue, provided that a minimum landscaped yard of 3 m in width is maintained. Storage, loading, and trash collection areas shall be screened from view from any adjacent sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 of the Land Use Bylaw. |
g. |
No access to 81 Avenue shall be permitted from the site. |
h. |
Development in this District shall comply with the following architectural guidelines: |
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i. |
the principal exterior building finish shall consist of brick. The Development Officer may allow stucco and cedar as an accent, having regard for ensuring a high quality of building appearance compatible with the adjacent residential land uses. All exposed sides of the building shall be finished in a consistent manner; |
ii. |
the building shall generally be located in accordance with the site plan attached hereto as Appendix I and shall be designed with a blank wall on the east side of the building, except for the provision of emergency exit doors; |
iii. |
the architectural and landscaping treatment shall be compatible with the DC5 District to the north; |
iv. |
building roofs shall be finished with cedar shakes, cedar siding, asphalt shingles or clay tiles, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, unless the roof is concealed from view by other building details, such as a parapet wall, when viewed at normal eye level; and |
v. |
all mechanical equipment on the roof of any building shall be completely screened or incorporated within the building roof. |
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i. |
Signs restricting commercial traffic on the lane located north of the site, shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with the City Engineer. |
j. |
Signs shall be allowed in this District as provided for in Schedule 79E and in accordance with the general provisions of Sections 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw. In addition, free standing signs intended to identify the site and the principal tenants shall be located along the 99 Street frontage. |
k. |
Development in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50-79 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw. |
l. |
The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Section 50-79 and the provisions of this District, if in his opinion, such a variance would be in keeping with the general purpose of this District and would not affect the amenities, use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties. |