DC2 323

Blackburne -   located north and south of Blacklock Way SW

Bylaw 10525 (October 18, 1993)

To establish a Site Specific Development Control District to accommodate a limited range of residential use and residential related uses with site specific development controls designed to integrate well with the scale and use of the surrounding land and result in a high quality development appropriate for the site.

This district shall apply to a 0.94 ha portion of the Blackburne Neighbourhood, located in the NW ¼ 29-52-24-W4 as shown on Schedule "A" to this Bylaw.

a. Low Rise Apartments
b. Row Housing, Stacked Row Housing, Linked Housing, Duplex, Semi-detached Housing and Single Detached Housing
c. Limited Group Homes
d. Homecrafts
e. Offices-in-the-Home
f. Daytime Child Care Services
g. Residential Sales Centre
a. The maximum density shall be 50 dwelling units/ha.
b. Maximum height shall not exceed 14 metres (45.9 ft.) nor four storeys.
c. A minimum Private Outdoor Amenity Area of 7.5 square metres (80.74 sq. ft.) per dwelling shall be provided.
a. The maximum density shall be 42 dwelling units/ha.
b. The maximum height for residential buildings shall not exceed 10 m (32.8 ft.) nor 2½ storeys.
c. The maximum total site coverage for residential development shall be 40% with a maximum of 28% for a principal building and a maximum of 12% for accessory buildings. Garages and/or carports shall be designed as an integral part of the principal building.
d. The minimum rear yard shall be 7.5 m.
e. The minimum front yard shall be 6.0 m.
f. Minimum Private Outdoor Amenity Areas, at grade, of 30 m2 (322.9 sq. ft.) per dwelling, for dwellings any part of which are contained in the lowest storey and 15 m2 (161.5 sq. ft.) per dwelling for dwellings no part of which are contained in the lowest storey.
g. A minimum of 2.5 m2 (26.9 sq. ft.) of Amenity Area per dwelling shall be provided and be developed as children's play space or other communal recreational space, and be aggregated into areas of not less than 50 m2 (538.0 sq. ft.).
a. The minimum landscaped yard adjacent to all property lines shall be 3.5 m (11.3 ft.).
b. The minimum building setback adjacent to the pipeline rights-of-way shall be 15.0 m.
c. The minimum building setback adjacent to the north and west property lines shall be 5.0 m.
d. 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 and be in accordance with the "Pipeline Crossing Agreement" between the developer and pipeline operator.
e. The alignment of the pipeline within that portion of the pipeline right-of-way adjacent to this site shall be demarcated prior to any surface disturbances being undertaken within or near the pipeline right-of-way.
f. Landscaped yards as required in (a) above, shall be provided as follows:
 
i. landscaping treatment within the north and west yards shall consist of three deciduous trees a minimum calliper of 7.5 cm and three coniferous trees a minimum height of 3.0 m for every 30.0 m of lineal yard. These groupings shall be provided to the satisfaction of the development Officer; and
ii. landscaping for the balance of the site shall consist of an equal mix of mature deciduous and coniferous trees. The deciduous trees shall have a minimum calliper of 7.5 cm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 3.0 m. One deciduous tree, one coniferous tree and five shrubs shall be provided per dwelling unit. The main intent of this landscaping shall be to screen the Private Outdoor Amenity Areas from abutting sites and to create a landscaped transition between development on the site and adjacent sites and roadways.
g. Development shall be in accordance with the following architectural guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer:
 
i. 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 architectural elements to reinforce the architectural character of the neighbourhood;
ii. on-site security and building lighting must be situated and designed such that the illumination is directed downwards and no direct rays of light are directed outward from the site;
iii. 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, and;
h. To ensure that a high standard of 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 uniform 1.8 m high screen fencing of a solid design shall be provided adjacent to all property lines to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
j. 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. Waste collection siting shall provide opportunities for recycling initiatives.
k. 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 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.
l. Signs shall be allowed in this District as provided for in Schedule 79B and in accordance with the general provision of Sections 79.1 to 79.9, inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
m. 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.
n. The Development Officer may grant relaxations to the General Development Regulations contained in Sections 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.
o. Separation space shall be provided in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Use Bylaw.
p. Pedestrian and vehicular access to the site shall be via the local roadway to the east (Blacklock Way), north of and adjacent to Right of Way Plan 782 1137. The access cross section (Appendix I) will consist of:
 
i. a minimum of 2.0 m south boulevard including a 1.5 m sidewalk;
ii. a minimum 7.5 m paved carriageway; and
iii. a minimum 3.0 m north boulevard including landscaping which shall include one deciduous tree with a minimum calliper of 7.5 cm and five coniferous shrubs for every 5 lineal metres, to the satisfaction of the Development Officers.
a. Daytime Child Care Services shall be developed in accordance with Section 93 of the Land Use Bylaw.
b. Offices-in-the-Home shall be developed in accordance with Section 84 of the Land Use Bylaw.
c. Homecrafts shall be developed in accordance with Section 85 of the Land Use Bylaw.
d. Group Homes shall be developed in accordance with Section 91 of the Land Use Bylaw.
e. Residential Sales Centres shall be developed in accordance with Section 95 of the Land Use Bylaw.
f. Single-detached Residential shall be developed in accordance with Section 110 of the Land Use Bylaw.

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