DC2 315 (Area A) (West Side)

Twin Brooks - east of 119 Street and south of 9 Avenue

Bylaw 10497 (September 20, 1993)

To establish a Site Specific Development Control District in a portion of the NW 30-51-24-4 to accommodate medium density residential development consisting of semi-detached housing and row housing and to establish site development regulations to ensure that development will be compatible with the surrounding residential development.

This area shall apply to a 2.81 ha site on a portion of NW 30-51-24-W4 and a portion of Plan 882 2409, Twin Brooks.

a. Semi-detached Housing, Row Housing and Linked Housing
b. Offices-in-the-Home
c. Daytime Child Care Services
d. Homecrafts
e. Residential Sales Centre
a. A maximum total site density shall not exceed 37 units per hectare (15 units per acre).
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 in width shall be provided adjacent to the north property line.
e. A landscaped yard a minimum of 6.0 m in width shall be provided adjacent to the east property line.
f. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 6.0 m in width shall be provided adjacent to the west property line.
g. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 7.5 m in width, shall be provided adjacent to the south property line.
h. Landscaping of the yards outlined in d), e), f) and g) shall consist of one coniferous tree and one deciduous tree and five shrubs for every 46 m2 of required yard. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 7.5 cm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 3.0 m.
i. A landscaped yard a minimum of 5.0 m in width shall be provided for all dwelling units fronting on an internal roadway and not more than 60% of the yard shall be used for parking or driveways.
j. 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 7.5 cm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 3.0 m. Two trees per dwelling unit shall be provided together with a mixture of deciduous shrubs.
k. A 1.8 m high uniform solid screen fence shall be provided adjacent to the south property line.
l. The following development setbacks and development criteria shall apply for those buildings located adjacent to the south landscaped yard.
 
i. a linked housing or row housing building shall contain not more than four (4) dwellings and shall be set back a minimum of 10.7 m from the south property line.
ii. a semi-detached building containing not more than two (2) dwellings shall be set back a minimum of 9.1 m from the south property line.
iii. where that portion of a linked housing, row housing, or semi-detached building is oriented toward the west property line and is limited to one storey or 5.5 m in height, a minimum setback of 7.5 m 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 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 from the south property line shall be provided.
m. To ensure that a high standard of 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 in Clauses d, e, f, g, h, i and j of this District.
n. A Private Outdoor Amenity Area, at grade, a minimum of 30 m2 per dwelling unit shall be provided in accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Bylaw.
o. Separation Space shall be provided between two or more dwellings in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Use Bylaw.
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 it 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 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. Provision shall be made for recycling initiatives in conjunction with trash collection facilities.
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. 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, except that in addition to the requirements of Section 55 of the 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.
t. The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Section 5079 of the Land Use Bylaw and the provisions of this District, if, in his opinion such a variance would be in keeping with general purpose of this District and would not affect the amenities, use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties.
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. Daytime Child Care Services shall be developed in accordance with Section 93 of the Land Use Bylaw.
d. Residential Sales Centres shall be developed in accordance with Section 95 of the Land Use Bylaw.

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