Strathcona
Charter Bylaw 19755 (June 23, 2021)
Schedule "B" - Ritchie Mill
To preserve the historic Ritchie Mill by accommodating a mix of commercial uses within the historic structure as well as a contextually appropriate building expansion.
This Provision shall apply to Lot 1, Block B, Plan 8022354, located at the southeast corner of Saskatchewan Drive NW and Tommy Banks Way NW, as shown in Schedule “A” of the Charter Bylaw adopting this Provision, Strathcona.
- Bars and Neighbourhood Pubs
- Business Support Services
- Cannabis Retail Sales
- Child Care Services
- Commercial Schools
- Convenience Retail Stores
- Creation and Production Establishments
- General Retail Stores
- Government Services
- Health Services
- Liquor Stores
- Media Studios
- Personal Service Shops
- Private Clubs
- Private Education Services
- Professional, Financial and Office Support Services
- Public Education Services
- Public Libraries and Cultural Exhibits
- Publicly Accessible Private Park
- Religious Assembly
- Restaurants
- Specialty Food Services
- Special Event
- Fascia On-premises Signs
- Freestanding On-premises Signs
- Projecting On-premises Signs
- Temporary On-premises Signs
- A comprehensive sign design plan, compatible with the historic character of the Ritchie Mill, shall be prepared and submitted with the Development Permit application for the construction of the addition, to be approved in consultation with the Heritage Officer. Signage shall complement the historic nature of the Ritchie Mill commercial environment.
- Signs shall comply with the General Provisions of Section 59 of the Zoning Bylaw and the regulations found in Schedule 59H of the Zoning Bylaw.
- Temporary On-premises Signs shall be limited to project advertising and commercial sale or leasing purposes only, and shall not include trailer mounted signs and/or signs with changeable copy.
- The development shall be in general conformance with the attached appendices.
- The maximum Height of the addition to the Ritchie Mill shall be 17.0 m, except that the Height shall not exceed the Height of the eaves of the north roof of the historic Ritchie Mill building.
- The maximum Floor Area Ratio shall be 2.7.
- There shall be no requirement for building Setbacks.
- The historic Ritchie Mill shall be retained.
- There shall be a distinct material differentiation between the historic portion of the Ritchie Mill building and the north addition to the building.
- The north addition to the Ritchie Mill shall include design techniques including the use of Stepbacks and the use of glazed material, in order to minimize the perception of massing, and to create visual interest, as identified in the appendices.
- All entrance features shall front onto a public roadway.
- All mechanical equipment, including surface level venting systems and transformers, shall be screened in a manner compatible with the architectural character of the building or be concealed by incorporating it within the building.
- All waste collection, storage, or loading areas shall be located to the rear of the building in the south Yard, and designed to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with Waste Management Services and Subdivision and Development Coordination (Transportation).
- A Landscape Plan prepared by a registered Landscape Architect shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a Development Permit for the construction of the addition, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
- The Landscape Plan shall include pavement materials, sizes and species of new plantings, any street furniture materials, off Site improvements, and other detailed Landscaping elements.
- Exterior lighting associated with the historic Façades shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with the Heritage Officer.
- A minimum of 150 m2 of Common Amenity Area shall be provided for use by the tenants and visitors. Common Amenity Area may include, but is not limited to, patio areas and Rooftop Terraces.
1. | As a condition of the Development Permit for the construction of the addition to the historic building, the owner shall enter into an Agreement with the City of Edmonton for improvements necessary to serve or enhance the development. The Agreement process includes an engineering drawing review and approval process. The cost of these improvements shall be the responsibility of the owner, and shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in conjunction with Subdivision and Development Coordination (Transportation). Improvements to address in the Agreement include, but are not limited to: | |
a. | the repair of any damage to the abutting roadways, sidewalks and/or boulevard resulting from construction of the development; and | |
b. | the installation of a minimum of sixteen (16) new shrubs on or off Site between the addition and the public Walkways, in general conformance with Appendix 1. Landscaping that extends onto City-owned lands shall be developed in accordance with the Traffic Bylaw 5590 and the City Design and Construction Standards. |
1. | The Ritchie Mill is a Designated Provincial Historic Resource and a Municipal Historic Resource (Municipal Bylaw 11554). Exterior alterations and additions shall be sympathetic to and compatible with the historic Façades of the Ritchie Mill to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with the Heritage Officer. The following standards and guidelines shall be applied when reviewing development applications for the Ritchie Mill: | |
a. | The General Guidelines for Rehabilitation from City Policy C-450B, A Policy to Encourage the Designation and Rehabilitation of Municipal Historic Resources in Edmonton; and | |
b. | The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. | |
2. | Any application to demolish, alter, restore or repair a building or structure, or to excavate or otherwise disturb land, shall require prior written authority, in accordance with the Historical Resources Act. |
Schedule "C" - Historical Institutional
To provide sensitive restoration and rehabilitation of some historic resources within the boundaries of the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan.
This Provision shall apply to:
- Strathcona Firehall #1, 10318 - 83 Avenue NW (Lot 2, Block 79, Plan 3022HW); and
- Knox Evangelical Free Church, 8403 - 104 Street NW (Lot 3, Block 86, Plan 3022HW)
as shown on Schedule “A” of the Charter Bylaw adopting this Provision, Strathcona.
- Specialty Food Services
- Restaurants
- Bars and Neighbourhood Pubs
- Spectator Entertainment Establishments
- Indoor Participant Recreation Services
- Private Clubs
- Private Education Services
- Public Education Services
- Public Libraries and Cultural Exhibits
- Public Park
- Religious Assembly
- Uses consistent with the purpose of this Provision and where applicable with designation as an historic resource under the Alberta Historical Resources Act.
- Each Bars and Neighbourhood Pubs Use shall be limited to 120 m2 of Public Space
- Development shall be accommodated within existing structures.
- Modifications to interiors/exteriors of existing structures shall only be made in the event of necessary structural reinforcement or repairs. Cosmetic alterations shall maintain the architectural theme and components of the existing structure.