DC2 380

Carter Crest - 1283 Carter Crest Road NW

Bylaw 10926 (March 3, 1995)

The general purpose of the following Site Specific Development Control Districts is to provide for medium density multiple family housing while addressing the integration of, and transition with, surrounding land uses. The District makes provision for a variety of housing types including semi-detached, duplex, row linked, stacked row and apartment housing

This district shall apply to Lot 123, Block 140, Plan 932 2752, Carter Crest, as illustrated on Schedule B - Map.

a. Apartment Housing
b. Stacked Row Housing, Row Housing and Linked Housing
c. Semi-detached and Duplex Housing
d. Homecrafts
e. Offices-in-the-Home
f. Residential Sales Centres
a. The maximum density shall be 71 dwellings per ha.
b. The maximum height shall not exceed 14 m nor 4 storeys.
c. The maximum floor area ratio shall be 2.0.
d. Separation space shall be provided in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Use Bylaw.
e. A minimum amenity area of 7.5 m2 per dwelling shall be provided.
f. A landscaped yard a minimum of 11 m in width shall be provided adjacent to the west property line. Landscaping shall consist of a grouping of deciduous trees (a minimum caliper of 8 cm) and coniferous trees (a minimum height of 3 m) and shrubs planted in modules. These modules shall consist of three deciduous, three coniferous and fifteen shrubs for every 35 m of frontage.
g. A landscaped yard a minimum of 7.5 m shall be provided adjacent to the north and east property lines. Landscaping shall consist of two coniferous, two deciduous and five shrubs for every 35 m of frontage.
h. A landscaped yard a minimum of 6.0 m shall be provided adjacent to the south property line. Landscaping shall consist of one deciduous and one coniferous tree for every 10 m of lineal yard.
i. A 2 m high berm and a 1.8 m uniform screen fence shall be provided on the site adjacent to Terwillegar Drive.
j. 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
iv. porches, bay windows and balconies may project up to 2 m (6.56 ft.) into the required yards.
k. To ensure that a high standards of appearance is achieved for the entire site, detailed landscaping plans shall be submitted with the initial Development Permit application. 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.
l. 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 provision 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.
m. No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a required landscaped yard. 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.
n. 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.
o. Developments in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50 to 79 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw, where such General Development Regulations have not been superseded by the Development Criteria of this District.
p. 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.
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 93 of the Land Use Bylaw.

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