| a. |
The maximum total floor area ratio shall be 3.0. |
| b. |
The maximum density shall be 325 dwellings/ha (131.5 dwellings/acre). |
| c. |
The maximum height of the buildings shall not exceed the following: |
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| i. |
43m (140 ft.) nor ten storeys on the east 30.48 meters of Lots 4 and 3; |
| ii. |
37.5m (123 ft.) nor nine storeys on the east 30.48 meters of Lot 12A; |
| iii. |
33m (108 ft.) nor eight storeys on the east 30.48 meters of Lot 12B; |
| iv. |
33m (108 ft.) nor eight storeys on the west 15.24 meters of Lot 4 and 5; and |
| v. |
14m (45.9 ft.) nor four storeys on the east 15.24 meters of Lots 12A and 12B. |
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| d. |
The minimum landscaped front yard shall be 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) shall be measured from the respective east property line of Lots 3, 4, 12A and 12B. |
| e. |
The minimum landscaped rear yard shall be 4.5m ( 14.76 ft.) and shall be measured from the respective west property line of Lots 3, 4, 12A and 12B and may be reduced at the discretion of the Development Officer. |
| f. |
The minimum landscaped side yard on the south side of Lot 12B and the north side of Lot 4 shall be 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) |
| g. |
Development shall be in accordance with the following architectural guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer: |
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| i. |
Buildings shall be designed and constructed to create an harmonious and attractive complex, which shall be tiered from east to west as per Appendix 2. The tiered effect shall be achieved through a building design incorporating sloped roofs as illustrated on the architectural concept included as Appendix "2" in order to minimize perceived building mass and impact on the adjacent single detached residential development to the south west. |
| ii. |
all exterior finishing materials must be of a high quality, durable and attractive in appearance; all exposed building faces shall have consistent and harmonious exterior finishing materials which shall include elements of brick to reinforce the architectural character of the neighbourhood that has been established by the High Street project and other recent development in the area; |
| iii. |
on-site security and building lightning must be situated and designed such that the illumination is directed downwards and no direct rays of light are directed outward from the site; and |
| iv. |
all mechanical equipment on the roof of any building shall be concealed by screening in a manner compatible with the architectural character of the building, or concealed by incorporating it within the building roof. |
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| h. |
To ensure that a high standard or appearance is achieved for the entire site, detailed landscaping plans shall be submitted with the initial Development Permit application for approval by the Development Officer in consultation with the Parks and Recreation Department. Such landscaping plans shall be in accordance with Section 69 of the Land Use Bylaw and shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
| i. |
A minimum Amenity Area of 7.5 m2 (80.7 sq. ft.) per Dwelling shall be provided. |
| j. |
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: |
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| i. |
if the landscaping is not completed in accordance with the provisions of this District and the landscaping plan, within one growing season after 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. |
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| k. |
Uniform screen fencing of a solid design and a minimum of 1.8 m (6 ft.) in height shall be provided along the south property line of Lot 12B to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
| l. |
Parking shall be provided and located to the satisfaction of the Development Officer and City Engineer as follows; |
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| i. |
all residential parking shall be provided at a minimum of 1.5 stalls per 2-bedroom dwelling unit and 1.75 stalls per 3-bedroom dwelling unit or larger; |
| ii. |
all parking, including guest parking, shall be provided in accordance with Section 66A of the Land Use Bylaw; and |
| iii. |
all parking shall be underground with the exception of some guest parking which may be located at grade to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
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| m. |
Prior to approval of any development permit application, the applicant shall provide the following in accordance with the Public Works Department requirements, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with the General Manager of the Public Works Department: |
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| i. |
The development officer shall refer any application for a development permit to the Water Branch of Public Works to ensure that the water supply is adequately designed for fire protection. This includes the preparation and submission of water network hydraulic analysis report at the developer/owners expense; |
| ii. |
any changes to the existing configuration of water plant would be at the developer/owners expense.; |
| iii. |
the development shall meet the standard of water supply as per the City of Edmonton's, Servicing Standards manual to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Public Works. |
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| n. |
Prior to approval of any development permit application, the applicant shall provide the following in accordance with the following Transportation Department requirements, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with the General Manager of the Transportation Department: |
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| i. |
the Development Officer shall refer any proposal for development to the Transportation Department for review, and shall require that any improvements be made to the adjacent roadways to the satisfaction of the Transportation Department in consultation with Groat Estate Residence Association; and |
| ii. |
the development shall meet the satisfaction of the General Manager of the Transportation Department; and |
| iii. |
any changes to the existing configuration of the roadway network would be at the developer/owners expense. |
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| o. |
No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a required area. Parking, loading and trash collection areas shall be located in such a manner as to be screened from view from adjacent sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, |
| p. |
Signs shall be allowed in this District as provided for in Schedule 79B and in accordance with the general provisions of Sections 79.1 to 79.9, inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| q. |
Developments in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50 to 70, inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw, where such General Development Regulations have not been superseded by the Development Criteria of this District. |
| r. |
The Development Officer may grant relaxations to the General Development Regulations contained in Section 50 to 79, inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw and the other Development Criteria provisions set forth in this District, if, in his opinion, such a variance would be in keeping with the General Purpose of the District and would not adversely affect the amenities, use and enjoyment of neighbourhood properties. |
