DC2 218

Pollard Meadows - 1650 - 42 Street NW

Bylaw 9509 (June 26, 1990)

To establish a Site Specific Development Control District to accommodate low to medium density residential development consisting of semi-detached housing and row housing and to establish sensitive site development regulations to ensure that development will be compatible with the surrounding residential development.

This area shall apply to Lot 29, Block 4, Plan 782 3023, Pollard Meadows as illustrated on the sketch plan attached to Bylaw No. 9509, adopting this DC5 District.

a. Semi-detached Housing, Row Housing and Linked Housing
b. Offices-in-the-Home
c. Homecrafts
d. Residential Sales Centre
e. Limited Group Homes
a. The maximum total site density shall not exceed 32 units per hectare.
b. The maximum height shall not exceed 10 m (32.8 ft.) nor 2 1/2 storeys.
c. The maximum total site coverage shall not exceed 40% with a maximum of 12% for garages or car ports. Garages or car ports shall be designed as an integral part of the principal building.
d. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to the east property line adjacent to 42 Street. Screen fencing a maximum of 1.2 m (4.0 ft.) in height as well as Private Outdoor Amenity Areas may extend a maximum of 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) into the landscaped yard, at the discretion of the Development Officer, having regard to maintaining the intended landscaping character of the streetscape along 42 Street and maintaining harmony with the appearance of the residential dwellings on the site. No parking, loading or storage shall be allowed within the required yard. Landscaping consisting of one coniferous tree and one deciduous tree and five shrubs shall be provided for every 46 m2 (445 sq. ft.) of required yard. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 750 mm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 3.0 m (9.8 ft.).
e. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 7.5 (24.6 ft) in width, shall be provided adjacent to the south property line. This yard shall be landscaped with a mature coniferous tree a minimum of 3.0 m (8 - 9 ft.) in height, for every 4.0 m (13.1 ft.) of lineal yard.
f. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to the east boundary of pipeline Right-of-Way Plan 3803 MC and no structure, building, or improvement, except for landscaping, shall be permitted in such yard.
g. A 1.8 m high uniform fence shall be provided adjacent to the north, and northeast property line.
h. A 1.8 m high uniform fence shall be provided adjacent to the east boundary of pipeline right-of-way Plan 3803 MC prior to any surface disturbances being undertaken within or adjacent to the right-of-way.
i. A 1.8 m high uniform screen fence of a solid design, shall be provided adjacent to the south property line.
j. A minimum landscaped yard of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) shall be provided for all dwelling units fronting on an internal roadway and not more than 50 percent of the yard shall be used for parking or driveways.
k. Landscaping for the balance of the site shall consist of mature deciduous and coniferous trees in a proportion of approximately 50:50. The deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 750 mm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 3.0 m (9.8 ft.). Two trees per dwelling unit shall be provided together with a mixture of deciduous shrubs. The main intent of this landscaping is to screen the Private Outdoor Amenity Areas from abutting sites and to create a landscaped transition between development on the site and adjacent site. Any planting or surface disturbance on right-of-way Plan 3803 MC will require the approval of the pipeline operator.
l. The following development setbacks and development criteria shall apply for those buildings located adjacent to the south required landscaped yard:
 
i. a Linked Housing or Row Housing building shall contain not more than four (4) dwellings and shall be setback a minimum of 10.7 m (35 ft.) from the south property line;
ii. a Semi-detached building containing not more than two (2) dwellings shall be setback a minimum of 9.1 m (30 ft.) from the south property line;
iii. where that portion of a Linked Housing, Row Housing or Semi-detached building is oriented toward the south property line and is limited to one storey or 5.5 m (18.0 ft.) in height, a setback a minimum of 7.5 (24.6 ft.) from the south property line shall be provided; and
iv. where a Linked Housing, Row Housing or Semi-detached building is sited in a flanking manner and such that the building has no principal living room windows and habitable room windows facing the south, a minimum building setback of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) from the south property line shall be provided.
m. A Private Outdoor Amenity Area, at grade, a minimum of 30 sq. m (322.9 sq. ft.) per dwelling unit shall be provided in accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Bylaw.
n. Separation Space shall be provided between two or more dwellings in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Use Bylaw.
o. To ensure that a high standard appearance and a sensitive transition to the surrounding land uses are achieved, detailed landscaping plans shall be submitted with the initial development permit application for approval by the Development Officer which, in the opinion of the Development Officer, comply with the landscaping requirements specified by Clauses d, e, f, j and k of this District.
p. The Development Officer shall require, as a condition of approval, that the applicant provide an irrevocable letter of credit, in the amount of 100% of the established landscaping cost, the conditions of the security being that:
 
i. if the landscaping is not completed in accordance with the provisions of this District and the landscaping plan, within one growing season after the completion of the development, then the amount fixed shall be paid to the City, for its use absolutely; and
ii. the Development Officer shall not release the Letter of Credit until an inspection of the site has demonstrated that the landscaping has been well maintained and is in a healthy condition, two growing seasons after completion of the landscaping.
q. No parking, loading, storage or trash collection shall be permitted with a required yard. Storage and trash collection shall be located in such a manner as to be screened from view from adjacent residential sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 of the Land Use Bylaw.
r. Signs may be allowed in this District as provided for in accordance with Schedule 79A and in accordance with the general provisions of Section 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
s. All surface disturbances on or within the vicinity of the pipeline right-of-way shall be undertaken in a manner acceptable to the pipeline operator.
t. The alignment of the pipeline within that portion of the pipeline right-of-way through this site shall be demarcated prior to any surface disturbances being undertaken within or near the pipeline right-of-way.
u. Development shall comply with the following architectural guidelines to the satisfaction of the Development Officer:
 
i. exterior building finishes shall be of durable quality, attractive in appearance, be limited to muted earth tones with strong colours limited to use as accents; and
ii. roofs shall be sloped and of a residential character.
v. Vehicular parking shall be provided adjacent to each dwelling or designed as an integral part of the dwelling.
w. Development in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 5079 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
x. The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Sections 50-79 of the Land Use Bylaw 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.
y. In addition to the requirements of Section 55 of the Edmonton Land Use Bylaw restricting parking in residential areas, no recreational vehicles shall be stored on the site except in an area designated for such vehicles which is properly screened and landscaped.
a. Offices-in-the-Home shall be developed in accordance with Section 84 of the Land Use Bylaw.
b. Homecrafts shall be developed in accordance with Section 85 of the Land Use Bylaw.
c. Residential Sales Centres shall be developed in accordance with Section 95 of the Land Use Bylaw.

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