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Notwithstanding subsection 4.c. of this provision, the Development Officer may increase the Setback from the south property line (Mayfield Road NW and Stony Plain Road NW) for buildings greater than 3,000 m2 in Floor Area and with a Height greater than 8 m. The maximum building Setback required by the Development Officer shall not exceed one-half of the length of the building wall located next to the property line from which the Setback is measured. |
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Notwithstanding subsection 4.c. and 5.a. of this provision, the Development Officer may use variance power to reduce a 7.5 m Setback to a minimum width of 4.5 m, provided that: |
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the average width of the Setback is not less than 6.0 m; and |
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this Setback width relaxation is required to allow for a more efficient utilization of the Site and the relaxation shall result in an articulation of the Setback width that shall enhance the overall appearance of the Site. |
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iii. |
All development on a Site shall be constructed using similar architectural themes. An exception may be made to this general requirement where the function of an individual business dictates a specific style or image associated with a company. In such cases, the development shall maintain harmony in terms of overall project design and appearance. |
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All mechanical equipment, including roof mechanical units shall be concealed by screening or incorporation within the building roof in a manner that is consistent with the finishing of the building and the overall architectural themes of the development. |
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Any business premise or multiple occupancy building having a Floor Area greater than 3,000 m2 or a single wall length greater than 40 m that is visible from Stony Plain Road NW shall comply with the following: |
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the roof line and 'building fa9ade shall include design elements that reduce the perceived mass of the building and add architectural interest; |
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the exterior wall finishing materials shall be predominantly composed of muted colours, with strong colours limited to use as an accent, so as to minimize the perceived mass of the building; and |
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Landscaping to exterior walls visible.from Stony Plain Road NW shall be used to minimize the perceived mass of the building and to create visual interest. |
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vi. |
For new development that results in significant alterations to the Site, a Landscape Plan prepared by a Landscape Architect registered with the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects shall be submitted for review and approval by the Development Officer. The Landscape Plan shall ensure a high standard of appearance within the Setbacks and adjacent to buildings visible from Stony Plain Road NW, and shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
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Entrances, exits and on-site routes of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians shall be located and designed in a manner that demonstrates and plans for safe, universally accessible, and efficient movement into and throughout the Site to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, in consultation the appropriate City department. |
viii. |
Adjoining sites shall be integrated by direct on-site access connections to facilitate convenient, efficient and free flowing vehicular traffic and pedestrian movements within and between Sites, where possible, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, in consultation with the appropriate· City depmiment. |
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All line utility services (such as electricity, telephone and C.A.T.V.) shall be underground. For greater certainty, underground electrical services shall be provided for Signs requiring such services. |