| a. |
The maximum total site density shall not exceed 62 dwelling units. |
| b. |
The minimum site area shall be 0.6 ha (64,500 sq. ft.). |
| c. |
The minimum site frontage shall be 30 m (98.4 ft.). |
| d. |
The maximum height shall not exceed 14 m (45.9 ft.) or four (4) storeys. |
| e. |
The maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.3. |
| f. |
A landscaped yard a minimum of 6 m (19.7 ft.) in width shall be provided adjacent to the north property line (137 Avenue/20 Street). |
| g. |
A landscaped yard a minimum of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) in width shall be provided adjacent to all other property lines. |
| h. |
A 1.8 m high uniform screen fence shall be provided in the required west, south and east landscaped yards. |
| i. |
A minimum development setback of 9.0 m (29.5 ft.) shall be provided from the north property line (137 Avenue/20 Street) excepting that underground parking entirely below grade shall be setback a minimum of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) from the north property line. |
| j. |
A minimum development setback of 13 m (42.7 ft.) shall be provided from the west and south property lines excepting that underground parking entirely below grade shall be setback a minimum of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) from the west and south property lines, except at the southwest corner of the site where the Development Officer may grant a relaxation of the below grade development setback to 4.0 m (13.1 ft.), to accommodate the access ramp turning area to the underground parking area and a self-contained garbage/refuse handling area at the west end of the parking area, if in the Development Officer's opinion such a variance would not prohibit the required landscaping and planting of mature trees to be provided to screen the development from the adjacent low density residential development to the west and south. |
| k. |
A minimum development setback for the east portion of the site shall be determined by an approved geotechnical report which specifies an appropriate setback from the established top-of-bank to the east for the type of structure and construction method to be used. This development setback shall not be less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) from the east property line. |
| l. |
Required yards shall be landscaped with a minimum of three coniferous trees, three deciduous trees and 10 shrubs for each 30 m of lineal yard. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 7.5 cm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 3 m (9.8 ft.). |
| m. |
Landscaping for the balance of the site, excluding yards, shall be designed to ensure that the high standard of appearance established in the required yards is maintained. |
| n. |
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 (f), (g), (h), (l), and (m) of this District. |
| o. |
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 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. |
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| p. |
No parking, loading, storage or trash collection shall be permitted within 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. |
| q. |
Signs shall 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. |
| r. |
Detailed site and building design plans shall be submitted with the initial Development Permit application. Such plans shall, among other things, conform to the following architectural and site design guidelines: |
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| i. |
the design of the project shall establish a single architectural theme or period architecture, and the principal design elements, finishing materials, colours and roof style shall be consistently applied to the structure in its entirety; |
| ii. |
both the roof lines and building facades shall include design elements and variations that will reduce the perceived mass and linearity of the structure and that will add architectural interest; |
| iii. |
all exterior finishing materials must be of a high quality, durable and attractive in appearance with complementary trim features. All exposed sides of the structure shall be finished in a consistent, harmonious manner; |
| iv. |
all mechanical equipment on the roof of any building shall be completely screened from public view or be concealed by incorporating it within the roof envelope; and, |
| v. |
all floors of the structure at or above grade shall fall within the established development setbacks. In addition, the third floor will be stepped back from the end walls of the southwest and east wings a minimum of 5.5 m (18 ft.) and the fourth floor will step back from the third floor a minimum of 5.5 m (18 ft.). |
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| s. |
Parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Schedule 66A of the Land Use Bylaw except that the Development Officer allow a reduction from the requirements of Schedule 66A based upon a Parking Demand Study in accordance with Schedule 66.1(2) of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| t. |
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 unless they are located within a screened enclosure. |
| u. |
Any exterior lighting of the site shall be designed so that the lighting is directed away from, and does not spill onto, adjacent residential properties. |
| v. |
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. |
| w. |
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 the District, and would not affect the amenities, use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties. |
